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A pullback from employment by workers age 65 and older may partly allay concerns that demand for artificial intelligence will fall short of a coming surge in supply.
Published Aug. 11, 2026
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‘Historic’ labor market shrinkage highlights need for AI, economist says
A pullback from employment by workers age 65 and older may partly allay concerns that demand for artificial intelligence will fall short of a coming surge in supply.
TL;DRAI
U.S. worker participation 55+ dropped to 36.9% from 38.1% year-over-year—a historic shrinkage forcing AI adoption. At $2.6 trillion in 2026, global AI spending coupled with labor scarcity ensures strong ROI and eliminates oversupply concerns for enterprises.
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