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AI Boosts US Small Biz, Sparks Labor Boom, Citadel Says

7/10/2026

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Citadel Securities said AI gives America an economic edge by lowering barriers for small businesses.
Frank Flight said AI lets businesses access scale economics, noting the U.S. small-business sector generates 40% of output.
Frank Flight argued AI will cut costs, boost leverage, turn innovation into activity, and warned automation may create jobs, citing Jevons Paradox.
Torsten Sløk predicted AI will spark a labor-market boom rather than a jobs wipeout.

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Citadel Securities said AI gives America an economic edge by lowering barriers for small businesses.
Frank Flight said AI lets businesses access scale economics, noting the U.S. small-business sector generates 40% of output.
Frank Flight argued AI will cut costs, boost leverage, turn innovation into activity, and warned automation may create jobs, citing Jevons Paradox.
Torsten Sløk predicted AI will spark a labor-market boom rather than a jobs wipeout.