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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “AI was responsible for over 54,000 layoffs nationwide last…”

Featuring: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic | U.S. House, New York, District 14

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Published | Video Starts at 15:11

Within just a matter of short years, AI has become often forcibly integrated into many aspects of American existence, into our doctor's offices, our government, and oftentimes to the detriment of working people. Last year alone, AI was responsible for over 54,000 layoffs nationwide last year. And when we talk about those jobs, it's not just a number. These are industries, these are communities, these are families. (15:11–15:18)

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