The Digital Press

Predictions that AI will make white-collar jobs obsolete and reduce wealth inequality are likely misguided, as history shows technology tends to reinforce existing advantages.

Why it matters: AI is expected to benefit already talented and well-connected workers, not equalize economic disparities.

The big picture: Technologies often shift the nature of work rather than eliminate it, requiring new skills and adaptations.

The stakes: Overestimating AI's impact on job loss risks overlooking ongoing challenges in workforce inequality and meaningful employment.

Commenters say: Readers emphasize that AI will reshape rather than remove jobs, benefiting the skilled while leaving others behind.