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To gauge the real effect of AI on employment, researchers employed a methodology reminiscent of historical economic analysis used by MIT economist David Otur. This approach involves comparing total employment figures with economic output and productivity levels to identify gaps that suggest job displacement.
Using multiple AI tools—including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grock—to cross-validate findings, researchers analyzed data from Q2 2025. They observed a 3% growth in real GDP alongside a slight decline in aggregate weekly hours worked, indicating increased productivity with fewer employed workers—a hallmark of automation and AI integration.