Gary Marcus Comments Again: The Klarna Effect Proves AI is Replacing Jobs
GaryMarcus · x · 2026-07-28
In response to recent narratives claiming AI isn't massively displacing jobs, Gary Marcus quoted and pushed back. He once again referenced the well-known 'Klarna effect,' emphasizing that the replacement and impact of AI on human roles in actual business operations, such as customer service, are very real.
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