AI was supposed to destroy jobs. Where’s the carnage?
The Guardian
Despite early predictions of mass job displacement, artificial intelligence has not yet caused significant unemployment as economists find that employment trends in AI-exposed occupations remain largely stable. Instead of replacing workers, AI is currently augmenting jobs and shifting employer expectations toward requiring AI skills, while long-term economic impacts such as increased freelance work are still anticipated.
All articles from 13 August 2026. Summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors; the linked article is the authority.