Key Facts

• Martha Gimbel, executive director and co-founder of the Budget Lab at Yale University, argues that artificial intelligence is unlikely to offset the economic challenges of an aging population in the US.
• Gimbel suggests that AI could improve productivity in certain areas, particularly by assisting caregivers with physically demanding tasks, allowing them to focus on more critical aspects of care.
• Despite potential benefits, Gimbel questions whether consumers will fully embrace automation in roles where human interaction remains essential, such as healthcare and social services.