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The Rise of AI and the Erosion of the American Middle Class

In recent years, the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed various sectors, leading to significant profit gains, particularly for the largest tech companies in the United States. In 2024, the combined earnings of these tech giants reached nearly $268 billion, with firms like Amazon and Microsoft exceeding analysts' expectations. However, this financial success comes with a troubling caveat: the mass dismissal of hundreds of thousands of workers, predominantly from the middle class.