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ForbesAI Automation Increases Demand for Human Expert Judgment
A media and AI research company documented how automation of routine tasks created new categories of expert oversight work. The pattern shows up in internal benchmarks, workflow costs, and pull-request volume across open repositories.
Fox NewsMinneapolis Fed Study Links $15 Minimum Wage to Job Losses in Twin Cities
A Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis working paper found that phased increases to a $15 minimum wage in Minneapolis and St. Paul were associated with reduced employment and hours worked between 2017 and 2021. The study reported declines even after accounting for the COVID-19 pan…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAnthropic Data Identifies White-Collar Jobs Most Exposed to AI Automation
Anthropic's internal data shows AI can perform tasks in various white-collar professions. The company's head economist discussed these findings in an interview with Fortune. The analysis highlights sectors where AI handles significant portions of work.