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The Houston Chronicle cited research by Columbia Business School Professor Laura Veldkamp in an article examining the broader economic and workplace implications of the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Referencing findings from Does the Rise of AI Compare to the Industrial Revolution? ‘Almost,’ Research Suggests, the piece explores how AI-driven technologies are transforming productivity, job design, and skill demands across industries. Veldkamp’s research highlights that while AI may not yet rival the Industrial Revolution in scale, its pace and breadth pose significant challenges—and opportunities—for workers, firms, and policymakers navigating structural change.
