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AI Threat: Algorithmic Collusion, Not Job Apocalypse, Says Expert

3/28/2026

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On March 28, 2026, Ekkehard Ernst, chief macroeconomist of the International Labour Organization, argued AI threat is not a robot apocalypse but "algorithmic collusion."
He said fears of mass unemployment from AI are exaggerated.
He cited an Anthropic study showing a gap in AI adoption, hindered by regulations and oversight.
He noted China's youth unemployment is not high versus Europe, attributing it to the slowdown rather than AI.

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On March 28, 2026, Ekkehard Ernst, chief macroeconomist of the International Labour Organization, argued AI threat is not a robot apocalypse but "algorithmic collusion."
He said fears of mass unemployment from AI are exaggerated.
He cited an Anthropic study showing a gap in AI adoption, hindered by regulations and oversight.
He noted China's youth unemployment is not high versus Europe, attributing it to the slowdown rather than AI.