Because AI adoption is endogenous and correlated with being high-skilled, we may see inequities exacerbated in the aggregate data even though micro studies show an equalizing effect.
Pessimistic
Source
What is the impact of AI on productivity? - by Alex ImasAlex Imasaleximas.substack.com
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This means that while micro studies tend to show an equalizing effect of AI, we may see inequities exacerbated in the aggregate data.
Outlook
PessimisticExacerbated inequities in aggregate outcomes would mean AI's economic benefits flow disproportionately to already-advantaged workers, worsening income inequality.
Timeframe
within 1-5 yearsImplied
Confidence
possible
Potential Data Sources for Validation
Wage distribution data from BLS or Census should show divergence between high-skill and low-skill workers in AI-exposed industries over the next 3-5 years, contrasting with controlled study findings of equalizing effects.
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Alex Imas
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Across 20 tracked claims, Alex Imas skews optimistic.
70% optimistic5% neutral25% pessimistic