The Coming AI Backlash: How the Anger Economy Will Supercharge Populism
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- #Workforce Transformation
- #Economic Policy
- AI is replacing jobs across various industries, leading to workforce transformations.
- Economists are divided on whether AI will result in net job losses, gains, or restructuring.
- AI-induced job disruptions are becoming a major political issue, with potential voter backlash.
- Surveys show workers' top concern is AI taking their jobs, surpassing other fears like military use.
- Policy preferences include retraining programs and safety nets, but also misguided trade and immigration restrictions.
- Historical trends suggest governments may underfund or abandon compensation policies post-disruption.
- Protectionist measures like immigration and trade restrictions could worsen AI-induced job losses.
- Effective solutions like retraining, regulation, and social welfare are popular but face implementation challenges.
- Governments must act now to implement adaptive policies before AI disruptions escalate.