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Comment by Michael S. Barr

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Federal Reserve Board governor
Over the long term, the labor market would adjust in ways that create new jobs and augment the productivity of existing jobs, boosting real wages.
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Michael S. Barr, “Speech on artificial intelligence and the labor market,” Federal Reserve Board, February 17, 2026.
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AI Verified Barr says the long-term labor market will create new jobs and augment existing jobs; this directly supports the statement. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 20d ago
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AI Verified Correct answer is for: Barr forecasts long-term job creation and augmentation of existing jobs, matching the recorded for vote. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 20d ago

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AI Verified Federal Reserve speech (Feb. 17, 2026), ¶89 contains this exact wording and identifies Governor Michael S. Barr. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 20d ago
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