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Addressing the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labor market, Stansbury recognized that automation will inevitably displace many jobs, particularly those that do not require high cognitive skills. However, he remained optimistic about the economic landscape, emphasizing that while lower-skilled jobs may vanish, new opportunities will arise in higher-skill areas, thereby transforming the workforce into a more creative and skilled engine of growth. He mentioned that AI's capacity to enhance productivity could spawn entirely new industries, but cautioned against reliance on universal basic income (UBI) as a remedy for dislocation.
Macroeconomic Concerns: Tariffs, Treasury Bills, and Future Reform