James Atkinson

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Vice President of Thought Leadership at SHRM.

Speaks on: AI Economics Future Of Work Impact On Labor AI Policy

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AI will create more jobs than it destroys
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The growth of AI and automation does not automatically translate to widespread job displacement. Our research shows that while automation exposure increased over the past year, nontechnical factors continue to limit displacement risk across much of t...
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AI will create a permanent underclass
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The growth of AI and automation does not automatically translate to widespread job displacement.
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