Stanford Economist Now Believes an AI Job Apocalypse Is Unlikely

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By EditorDavidAug 23, 2026, 12:34 pm183 ptsTrendingTop
"There is still no sign of economy-wide job destruction," says economist Erik Brynjolfsson. Working with researchers at the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, Brynjolfsson has determined an AI "job apocalypse" is unlikely, reports the Washington Post, "even though it will likely impact entry-level jobs." And…

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