Labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards argues that while AI will cause some job displacement, the widespread fear of a permanent “idle class” of unemployed Americans is overblown, emphasizing the resilience and adaptability of workers. However, she stresses that the U.S. is unprepared for potential mass unemployment and calls for stronger social safety nets, including overhauling unemployment insurance, improving healthcare, and empowering workers through policies like unionization and fair taxation, rather than relying on universal basic income.
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