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The Hidden Cause Of The Industrial Revolution
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Steve chats with Liya Palagashvili about her new paper on “Artificial Intelligence and the Rise of Independent Work.” They start with a discussion of why, as a matter of economics, it’s plausible that generative AI tools make it easier to operate solo businesses. They then turn to Liya’s evidence, which suggests that AI has helped spur the growth of one-person businesses since 2024 in the United States. They close with a discussion of how this development should inform our thinking about labor market policies.
Recored on June 22, 2026.
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