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MIT Stone Center on Inequality & Shaping Work

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MIT Stone Center on Inequality & Shaping Work

@MITshapingwork

Economics research to revitalize labor market opportunities for workers without a college degree. Led by @DAcemogluMIT, @davidautor and @baselinescene.

Cambridge, MA

Joined May 2023

MIT Stone Center on Inequality & Shaping Work
@MITshapingwork
Jul 23
Computers increased the earnings gap between workers with and without a college degree. But AI could have a very different impact, if it is deployed to enhance workers' expertise. @davidautor discusses this possibility on @pushkinpods with @jacobgoldstein. pushkin.fm/podcasts/whats…
MIT Stone Center on Inequality & Shaping Work
@MITshapingwork
Jul 20
The Stone Center is #hiring Predoctoral Researchers at MIT! Predocs will work with @DAcemogluMIT, @davidautor, and/or @baselinescene to support research on inequality, technology, labor markets, and globalization. Learn more and apply by August 2: shapingwork.mit.edu/careers/james-…
MIT Stone Center on Inequality & Shaping Work
@MITshapingwork
Jul 17
(1/) Many experts predict that declining birth rates across the globe will hamper economic growth. However, new research from @DAcemogluMIT, @davidautor, Keelan Beirne, and Andrew Scott finds the opposite. 🧵
MIT Stone Center on Inequality & Shaping Work
@MITshapingwork
Jul 9
Will AI replace workers en masse? @baselinescene argues that it doesn't have to — but we must fill a critical gap in AI development and investment today. AI companies & business leaders are heavily focused on replacing workers, rather than increasing the demand for human skills.
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MIT Stone Center on Inequality & Shaping Work
@MITshapingwork
Jun 30
When companies rush to automate work, are they missing out on an opportunity to gain a competitive advantage? A more transformative use of AI could be expanding the capabilities of their human workforce. @MITSloan
Pro-worker AI, explained | MIT Sloan
From mitsloan.mit.edu