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MIT researcher warns AI could create hollow economy

by Todd Humber June 11, 2026

written by Todd Humber June 11, 2026

A researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management has published a working paper warning that artificial intelligence could push the economy toward low-quality, machine-made output unless people keep close watch over the technology's work. The paper, Some Simple E...

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Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

MIT researcher warns AI could create hollow economy

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