A stark warning from Citrini Research paints a dire picture of the future, where the unchecked rise of AI agents could have devastating consequences for the global economy. In a hypothetical report set two years from now, the research firm envisions a scenario in which unemployment rates have skyrocketed, doubling from current levels, while the total value of the stock market plummets by more than a third.

This grim forecast underscores the urgent need for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to collaborate on developing strategies that mitigate the potential negative impacts of AI on the economy, while harnessing its transformative power to create new opportunities for growth and development.

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