AI could create a 'Mad Max' scenario where everyone's skills are basically worthless, a top economist says

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As AI reshapes the labor market, the real threat isn't job loss — it's the collapse in what skills are worth, says MIT economist David Autor.
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Tech leaders and some economists have warned that AI could trigger mass unemployment.
Economist David Autor…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-07-03 12:21:08.
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