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Wage growth for U.S. workers has slowed and is struggling to keep pace with inflation, prompting economists to examine AI's potential role. An Apollo Global Management study found workers in AI-exposed occupations saw real-wage growth 6.7 percentage points slower after 2023, with no significant employment effect. However, experts caution the data is limited and other factors, like post-pandemic normalization, are at play.
A Government Accountability Office report found 12,346 Amazon workers across 11 states rely on SNAP food stamps, nearly triple the 2020 figure. This occurred as Amazon's annual profits surged from $11.6 billion to $77.7 billion and revenue hit a record $717 billion. The data highlights a broader U.S. trend where labor's share of economic output has fallen to a record low of 52.8%.
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