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Westword cited research by Columbia Business School Professor Laura Veldkamp in an opinion piece examining the economic implications of technological change, including the rapid rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Referencing findings from Does the Rise of AI Compare to the Industrial Revolution? ‘Almost,’ Research Suggests, the article discusses how AI is altering productivity, job composition, and skill requirements across industries. Veldkamp’s research emphasizes that while AI’s impact may not yet rival the Industrial Revolution in scale, its speed and breadth pose significant challenges—and opportunities—for workers, firms, and policymakers.
