ARI, scholars call on Labor secretary to prioritize AI-related jobs data

The Department of Labor should improve and prioritize its collection of “high quality and timely” data to monitor the impact of artificial intelligence on the economy, according to a letter signed by over 40 notable economists and related professionals expressing concern about ensuring the even distribution of benefits from the technology’s development.

“While we have differing views on the impacts AI will have on labor markets, the role of government, and what the appropriate policy response should be, we are...