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Will artificial intelligence boost productivity? Companies sure hope so. | India News - Times of India

Artificial intelligence is increasingly powering American customer experiences.
Productivity growth through AI technology is seen as crucial for companies and economic growth.

The Walmart Effect

Walmart's low prices may lead to poorer communities overall, outweighing savings for consumers.

Will artificial intelligence boost productivity? Companies sure hope so. | India News - Times of India

Artificial intelligence is increasingly powering American customer experiences.
Productivity growth through AI technology is seen as crucial for companies and economic growth.

The Walmart Effect

Walmart's low prices may lead to poorer communities overall, outweighing savings for consumers.
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Great ready for faculty bot-ification

Faculty must perceive themselves primarily as laborers to adapt to AI's impact on academia.

When Gig Work Meets Extreme Weather

Extreme weather events challenge gig couriers by increasing demand but also health risks, leading to marginal income increases.

Why it might be easier to change jobs next year

Anticipated hiring increase in 2025 may ease job changes for workers, driven by employer demand and rising recruiter job postings.
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Raising the Minimum Wage Comes Cheap

California enacted a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, exceeding the national average, impacting both employees' hours and living standards, with companies likely raising prices.

When California raised fast food wages, jobs actually increased. That's not what the industry wants you to think

The $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California has not led to significant job loss and instead increased job numbers.

California Prop. 32: A Closer Look at Minimum Wage Increases

California's minimum wage is set to increase significantly in 2025, further cementing its position as one of the highest in the nation.

Massachusetts could raise minimum wage for tipped workers. Here's what to know

The federal tipped minimum wage has not been increased since 1991, significantly trailing the regular minimum wage.

Raising the Minimum Wage Comes Cheap

California enacted a $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, exceeding the national average, impacting both employees' hours and living standards, with companies likely raising prices.

When California raised fast food wages, jobs actually increased. That's not what the industry wants you to think

The $20 minimum wage for fast food workers in California has not led to significant job loss and instead increased job numbers.

California Prop. 32: A Closer Look at Minimum Wage Increases

California's minimum wage is set to increase significantly in 2025, further cementing its position as one of the highest in the nation.

Massachusetts could raise minimum wage for tipped workers. Here's what to know

The federal tipped minimum wage has not been increased since 1991, significantly trailing the regular minimum wage.
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What a "no taxes on tips" policy could mean for U.S. tipping culture

A no-tax-on-tips policy could significantly change tipping culture by creating incentives for both workers and businesses.

How One Tech Skeptic Decided A.I. Might Benefit the Middle Class

Artificial intelligence can potentially restore middle-class jobs by enabling more people to take on high-stakes decision-making work.
David Autor, a labor economist, believes that modern AI is a fundamentally different technology with the potential to reverse the impact of automation on workers.
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