AI Reports · GovAI (Oxford) · 2026-10-17 · Research paper
Economics of AI AI’s Impact on Income Inequality in the US July 2024 Research Paper Sam Manning According to one survey, about half of Americans think that the increased use of AI will lead to greater
One survey finds that about half of Americans think increased AI use will lead to greater income inequality and a more polarized society. Economists are generally less worried than the public about drastic near-term job loss, but often share concerns about inequality. Several studies find that within occupations such as law and software engineering, the least skilled or least experienced workers gain the most productivity from AI, a result some economists see as a possible route to reducing inequality.