As the global economy continues to navigate the uncertain waters of technological disruption, a growing concern is emerging among economists and policymakers: the potential for a widening decoupling between the rich and the rest. A new study warns that the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, combined with a declining labour share of GDP, could exacerbate existing trends and accelerate the divergence between the haves and have-nots. With AI automating routine tasks and augmenting productivity, workers in high-skilled professions may find themselves in greater demand, while those in lower-skilled sectors face increasing pressure to adapt or risk being left behind. As governments and businesses grapple with the implications of this trend, the question on everyone's mind is: what does a future of accelerating decoupling look like, and how can we mitigate its effects?
AI and a falling labour share of GDP risk accelerating decoupling trends across the rich world
