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Will AI take my job? Ask an economist!

Oct 18, 2026 · 2m

Summary

Adrian Ma announces a special NPR Plus virtual event titled "Ask an Economist," scheduled for October 28th. The live Q&A session focuses on the impact of AI on the job market, featuring Nobel Prize winner Daron Acemoglu and Stanford professor Eric Brynjolfsson. Audience members can submit questions about whether AI will displace or create jobs. Registration is available exclusively for NPR Plus supporters at npr.org/askaneconomist.

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Sponsor message from Insperity Introduction to the Ask an Economist event Event details: AI and the job market Guest economists: Asimoglu and Brynjolfsson NPR Plus membership requirements Registration links and additional perks Sponsor message from University at Buffalo
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