Joseph Stiglitz

What we must recognize is that we created a system where workers don't have much bargaining power. In that kind of world AI may be an ally of the employer and weaken workers' bargaining power even more, which could increase inequality even more. [...... more AI Verified source (2025)

If we don't do anything about managing AI, there is a threat that it will lead to more inequality. And since inequality is such a bad, serious problem in our society, that is a great concern to me. AI Verified source (2026)

Unfortunately, the tech bros, who are obviously advocates of this, are at the same time pushing for smaller government, which will undermine the ability of the government to do exactly what is needed in order to make a successful transition. AI Verified source (2026)

AI will make a particularly large difference in some routine white-collar jobs. [...] We do not have the macro or micro framework for managing that kind of displacement. AI Verified source (2026)

The market believes that there are going to be high returns to these investments. That is predicated on two assumptions: that AI will be technologically successful and that there will be limited competition. [...] if it's technologically successful, ... more AI Unverifiable source (2026)