arXiv AI

"Generate" the Future of Work through AI: Empirical Evidence from Online Labor Markets

arXiv:2308. 05201v4 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Large Language Model (LLM)-based generative AI systems are general-purpose tools capable of augmenting or even automating a wide range of job functions, positioning them to reshape labor market dynamics.

arXiv AI
Jul 23

Crashing Waves vs. Rising Tides: Findings on AI Automation from Thousands of Worker Evaluations of Labor Market Tasks

arXiv:2604. 01363v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: We propose that AI automation is a continuum between: (i) crashing waves where AI capabilities surge abruptly over small sets of tasks, and (ii) rising tides where the increase in AI capabilities is more continuous and broad-based.

By Matthias Mertens, Adam Kuzee, Brittany S. Harris, Harry Lyu, Wensu Li, Jonathan Rosenfeld, Meiri Anto, Martin Fleming, Neil Thompson
arXiv AI
Jul 22

Global Automation Atlas

arXiv:2605. 17086v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Automation can displace or complement labour, but this need not be constant across economies.

By Prashant Garg, Tommaso Crosta, Jasmin Baier
arXiv AI
Jun 26

Dream machine -- the next creative economy

arXiv:2606. 26114v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: We examine the structural transformation of creative industries under generative artificial intelligence, drawing on 374 primary sources spanning policy documents, industry data, creator surveys, and platform analytics.

By Peter Woodbridge, John J. O'Hare
arXiv AI
Aug 3

Unanticipated Effects of Generative AI on Expertise Pathways and Performance Perception in System Administration

arXiv:2607. 28650v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: While industry discourse often emphasizes immediate productivity gains and frames GenAI primarily as a tool for automation, the integration of GenAI into system administration may involve deeper shifts in professional practice that are not yet fully understood.

By Rana Abou Khamis, Hala Assal, Ashraf Matrawy