America’s economic strength has always come from its ability to transform, innovate, and adapt. From the development of the automobile to the adoption of electricity and even the internet, the implementation of new technology has consistently propelled the American economy to the top. What we are seeing today amid the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is no different. AI has the potential to reduce overhead, increase efficiency, accelerate innovation, and so much more. The benefits on a large scale are clear: It’s projected that AI will soon account for roughly 75% of GDP growth. Additionally, it has created over 600,000 jobs in the past two years alone. The question facing our nation should not be whether to lean into AI technology. Rather, we should be asking ourselves how. The benefits of this new technology are not easily harnessed, nor is the path to doing so without risks. It’s important that we recognize this.
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Aside from the basic raw material, energy, and water concerns, the adoption of artificial intelligence presents a risk of rapidly increasing unemployment. And while the jobs it has created significantly outnumber the jobs it has eliminated thus far, it’s critical that we do not leave people behind.
