AI’s ‘Work-Free Society’ May Not Lead to Happiness, Says MIT’s Banerjee

Can Technological Advances Improve Happiness in the Face of Inequality and Low Growth?

In developed countries where income inequality and low economic growth continue to be pressing issues, can technological advancements offer a potential solution to enhance overall happiness? According to Abhijit Banerjee, a Nobel laureate and professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), investing in artificial intelligence (AI) for education could be the key to preparing for a future where jobs may be replaced by technology.