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The Wage Effects of Generative AI

A new study by researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania finds that generative AI could reduce wages for workers in affected occupations by up to 20% by 2030, with the impact varying by industry and skill level.

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Article URL: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5842084

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49393015

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