Revised Chart: ATMs Actually Reduced Bank Teller Jobs Per Capita
lvvy · reddit · 2026-07-05
A classic chart often used to argue that "machines won't replace jobs" shows that the absolute number of bank tellers kept growing after ATMs were introduced. However, when the author factors in a per capita dimension, the conclusion flips: teller jobs per capita actually declined following ATM adoption. This chart is frequently cited in AI and employment debates, and adding the per capita metric significantly weakens the original argument, offering crucial insights for discussing job impacts in the AI era.
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