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AI threatens 9.3M jobs in US knowledge economy hubs

A new index from Tufts University's Digital Planet at the Fletcher School indicates that approximately 9.3 million jobs and $757 billion in annual income are at risk within five years due to AI-driven displacement. The study highlights that these risks are concentrated in "knowledge-economy metros" known as the "Wired Belt," which are projected to experience significantly higher job and income losses compared to traditional industrial areas. This trend is exemplified by Meta's recent workforce reductions, which are seen as a precursor to broader job displacement in sectors like tech and finance, impacting management analysts, programmers, and financial analysts. AI

IMPACT AI's potential to displace millions of jobs and disrupt knowledge-economy hubs necessitates strategic planning for businesses and policymakers.

RANK_REASON Analysis of AI's economic impact on jobs and income, including a new index and projections. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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AI threatens 9.3M jobs in US knowledge economy hubs

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Bhaskar Chakravorti ·

    The prophet of the ‘Wired Belt’ says capitalism is finally eating itself

    Tufts' Bhaskar Chakravorti predicted AI would destroy the jobs business needs most — in the exact cities where business lives.