The Ezra Klein Show: How Fast Will A.I. Agents Rip Through the Economy?
AI has transitioned from chatbots to autonomous agents capable of performing complex tasks like coding, research, and decision-making, fundamentally altering work, creativity, and human identity. This shift demands urgent policy, oversight, and societal adaptation to manage risks like job
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