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Despite widespread anxieties surrounding job displacement and wage suppression, economists are increasingly reporting that generative artificial intelligence has not yet had a measurable impact on overall employment or wage levels. A new analysis directly contradicts predictions of AI-driven labor market disruption, arguing that the technology’s influence on jobs and salaries is currently either insignificant or statistically undetectable. The debate initially gained traction after a post on Reddit by user /u/F0urLeafCl0ver, triggering further scrutiny and discussion within online forums. The discourse highlights the need for data-driven assessment of AI’s economic consequences, moving beyond speculative fears. [Original discussion link] [Reddit Comments]