Economic Impact

A growing number of articles and expert discussions are focusing on the societal implications of AI-driven job displacement, questioning how economies will adapt and how populations will be supported if human labor becomes obsolete.

A White House research paper examines how artificial intelligence could trigger a 'Great Divergence' in economic growth between nations, similar to the impact of the Industrial Revolution, and outlines the US strategy for leadership.

New research from Pearson finds that pairing AI investment with employee upskilling is crucial to unlocking its full economic potential, which could add up to $6.6 trillion to the U.S. economy by 2034.