Study Finds Automation Targets High-Wage Workers Over Productivity Gains
A new study co-authored by MIT economist Daron Acemoglu reveals that since 1980, firms in the U.S. have primarily used automation to replace higher-wage, non-college-educated workers, contributing significantly to income inequality and muted productivity growth. The research highlights that automation accounted for 52% of income inequality growth during this period, with limited overall productivity impact.