Apollo chief economist argues AI is creating jobs, not eliminating them
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Summary
Apollo Global Management's chief economist Torsten Sløk argues that the AI boom is creating more human jobs rather than eliminating them, contrary to widespread fears about AI-driven job displacement. He points to evidence showing increased hiring across sectors related to AI development and deployment, suggesting that technological advancement is complementing human labor rather than replacing it entirely.
Key quotes
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The AI boom is creating more human jobs, not eradicating them.
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