Episode

AI’s Real Impact on Jobs and Productivity

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This Week in Business
Published
May 15, 2026
Duration seconds
866
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Summary

Peter Cappelli, Wharton Professor of Management, discusses why artificial intelligence has yet to significantly replace jobs, how companies are navigating AI investments and organizational change, and what new graduates should understand about the evolving workforce and productivity landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.