Automation and the Future of Work

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New technologies, particularly digitization, automation, and AI, will have profound effects on the nature of work globally. CGD research looks beyond the extreme forecasts of either “new jobs or no jobs” to offer more nuanced analysis based on evidence and trends. Our experts map the economic trajectories these changes may cause and suggest policy pathways that help share the benefits.