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Book discussion: Messy Jobs: The Work that AI Cannot Reach

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the workplace, which jobs will remain valuable—and what makes them resistant to automation? Reach, discusses the future of work and the distinctive skills, forms of judgment, coordination, and human capabilities that continue to matter in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

Book discussion: Messy Jobs: The Work that AI Cannot Reach

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As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the workplace, which jobs will remain valuable—and what makes them resistant to automation?

Reach, discusses the future of work and the distinctive skills, forms of judgment, coordination, and human capabilities that continue to matter in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

Posen and a discussion with PIIE nonresident senior fellow Anna Stansbury.

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As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the workplace, which jobs will remain valuable—and what makes them resistant to automation? Reach, discusses the future of work and the distinctive skills, forms of judgment, coordination, and human capabilities that continue to matter in an increasingly AI-driven economy. Posen and a discussion with PIIE nonresident senior fellow Anna Stansbury.

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Posen and a discussion with PIIE nonresident senior fellow Anna Stansbury.

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