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Economy

Those old factory sector jobs

As AI sweeps into white-collar workplaces, old-timey hands-on jobs are getting a new look—and some of those professions even have shortages. Consider tailors. Sewing is a vanishing skill, much like lacemaking and watchmaking, putting tailors in short supply when big retailers like Nordstrom and Men’s Wearhouse, as well as fashion designers and local dry cleaners, […] The post Those old factory sector jobs appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Related StoriesThe Luddites Were the First to Att...

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Technology

The exposed counties (from my email)

Professor Cowen, Built a county-level AI displacement model across all 3,204 US counties. Top 5 most exposed counties are all in the DC metro, not the Rust Belt. https://yourjobrisk.com https://jakeprokopets.substack.com/p/why-the-most-ai-exposed-counties 18, built it in three days. Jake Prokopets The post The exposed counties (from my email) appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. CommentsIn reply to Bob. I have literally taught a course on how . by Scott MauldinDid I mention I am 18? by A Gu...

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Geopolitics

China Reality Check: China's "Internet Sovereignty" Initiative: Origins and Consequences

China Reality Check: China's "Internet Sovereignty" Initiative: Origins and Consequences Listing Summary Please join us for a discussion on China’s initiative to promote Internet sovereignty as a key governing concept of the global Internet. Drupal Admin Tue, 02/16/2016 - 11:49 Featured Image Image Contributors Scott Kennedy Programs & Projects Chinese Business and Economics Parent Economic Security and Technology Featured Image 230210_Trustee_Banner.jpg Listing Summary We provide unparallele...

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Technology

The Download: introducing the 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Introducing: 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now What actually matters in AI right now? It’s getting harder to tell amid the constant launches, hype, and warnings. To cut through…

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Technology

AI needs a strong data fabric to deliver business value

Artificial intelligence is moving quickly in the enterprise, from experimentation to everyday use. Organizations are deploying copilots, agents, and predictive systems across finance, supply chains, human resources, and customer operations. By the end of 2025, half of companies used AI in at least three business functions, according to a recent survey. But as AI becomes…

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Environment

There is no nature anymore

When people talk about “nature,” they’re generally talking about things that aren’t made by human beings. Rocks. Reefs. Red wolves. But while there is plenty of God’s creation to go around, it is hard to think of anything on Earth that human hands haven’t affected. In the Brazilian rainforest, scientists have found microplastics in the…

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