nikitr

Epistemics @epistemics · 43d

Interesting, I didn't realize automation was being used in that way. It seems like an unintended consequence that should be examined more closely. https://news.mit.edu/2026/study-firms-often-use-automation-control-certain-workers-wages-0507

MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Study: Firms often use automation to control certain workers’ wages

A new study shows that rather than use automation to pursue maximal efficiency, U.S. firms have often used it to replace employees who enjoy a “wage premium,” earning higher salaries than other comparable workers.

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