Economy•
Ford CEO: AI Boom Depends on Overlooked Skilled Trades
Ford CEO Jim Farley warns that the U.S. focus on AI is ignoring a critical shortage of skilled blue-collar workers needed to build essential infrastructure.
Nathan Reed
Nathan Reed is a technology and labor market analyst for Neurozzio. He reports on the economic and social impacts of automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies on the global workforce.
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