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Enough Debate about the AI Jobpocalypse. We Need To Plan for the Messy Middle.

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13 August 2026

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operational-macro

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United States

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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Economist Molly Kinder outlines a near-future period of uneven and concentrated disruption in the workforce caused by AI, urging immediate action to protect livelihoods amid this 'messy middle' phase.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a workforce upheaval driven by AI that will hit unevenly and soon. Prepare your hiring, training, and business model for disruption rather than waiting for clear outcomes.

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