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Automation
Workers used to earn about two-thirds of the income their labor generates. Now, it's just over half.
Apr 12, 2024
The stat, called labor share of national income, is being squeezed by globalization, declining union membership and automation.
Thanks to AI, more U.S. workers worry that technology threatens their jobs
Sep 11, 2023
In the past, technology has displaced jobs but the economy has continually created new ones. Some experts see greater losses this time.
AI lessons from the telephone operators of the 1920s
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Livi Burdette
Aug 17, 2023
In the early 20th century, thousands of young women worked as telephone switchboard operators. Automation changed that.
Artificial intelligence will impact workplaces and cost some workers their jobs
Jul 27, 2023
A new report from the McKinsey Global Institute says some will lose their jobs and low-wage workers are the most likely to be hit.
Hotels and restaurants have had trouble hiring, so they innovated
Jul 17, 2023
That’s meant automating some tasks once done by humans and thinking carefully about the humans they do hire.
Are we expected to tip robots now?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Livi Burdette
Jun 1, 2023
Replacing face-to-face service interactions with automation could change American tipping culture.
How AI true believers are preparing for an economic revolution
by
Matt Levin
May 5, 2023
For some who think artificial intelligence will rapidly transform society, saving for or staying in college feel pointless. So do 401(k)s.
For public good, not for profit.
In California’s Inland Empire, the warehousing industry’s growth comes with consequences
by
Justin Ho
Apr 19, 2023
Many worry that the industry’s growth has put the local environment and economy at risk.
How does a manufacturer for manufacturers view today's economy?
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Feb 15, 2023
Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, says that the manufacturing sector remains strong despite a recent slowdown.
As jobs become more automated, how will workers adjust?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Jarrett Dang
Jul 27, 2022
Chris Farrell says that while workers may not see massive job losses, technology will alter the mix of jobs and needed worker skills.