Nobel economist warns AI doomsday job fears could become self-fulfilling prophecy

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This article focuses on economist Robert Shiller’s warning that repeated claims about AI destroying jobs can create the very downturn people fear. He argues that public expectations shape economic behavior, so negative AI narratives may reduce hiring, consumer confidence, and investment. The piece also references survey data showing widespread concern about AI’s impact on employment. It is relevant to the software audience because it centers on AI adoption sentiment and its broader business implications, not on a specific vendor or product.

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