US Sees 500k New Businesses Monthly; AI Not Killing Entrepreneurship
Konstantine · x · 2026-07-08
The author pushes back against the narrative that AI is destroying opportunities, noting that the US sees roughly 500,000 new business applications per month—a record high. This suggests entrepreneurs are not being deterred by AI. The post offers a substantive perspective on AI's economic and employment impacts through the lens of startup activity.
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