Economist: AI has created 1M+ new US jobs, offsetting back-office layoffs
soumitrashukla9 · x · 2026-09-07
Per The Economist, AI is proving a net job creator in the US, generating over 1 million new positions—from data center construction to AI engineering—that offset back-office layoffs. Routine admin and customer service roles face real disruption, but the overall labor market remains resilient.
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