White House Pushes AI Adoption as Experts Debate Impact on Jobs and Productivity
• White House demanding all federal agencies appoint chief AI officers to oversee AI approaches and manage risks
• Economists and businesses disagree on productivity benefits of AI, but real-world examples show time and cost savings
• Business school launches specialized AI degree, but free courses and on-the-job training may be more valuable
• AI should be viewed as a helpful tool rather than a job-stealing rival that makes roles obsolete
• Amazon's "Just Walk Out" cashier-less stores are powered by remote workers, not advanced AI as claimed