Robotization and AI affect workers’ long-term career trajectories beyond job losses and wage declines. Since 2000, fewer workers transition to higher-paying jobs due to automation, impacting earnings and reducing investments in housing and education. Policies should address the broader implications of technology, not just job displacement, as many workers face diminished career advancement opportunities, particularly in high-manufacturing areas affected by industrial robots. The study highlights the need for policies to consider the long-term career effects of automation on all workers, not just those directly displaced.
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/robotization-and-occupational-mobility/