Lessons From the Industrial Revolution for AI and Jobs

History shows technology's impact on jobs shifts over time: early Industrial Revolution machines briefly boosted weaver demand before power looms brought devastating disruption. Ethan Mollick argues AI needs better strategies to avoid repeating that painful transition.

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