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Top economist Steve Hanke told us why he doubts AI will be the job destroyer many expect
Steve Hanke argues AI's high costs and resource demands limit its threat to jobs, suggesting human labor remains cheaper. He criticizes AI visionaries and notes big tech's significant investments in AI infrastructure.
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