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by kschaul 94 days ago
Author here. The new contribution of the research[0] this article visualizes is a measure of the adaptability of workers across different occupations, should they be displaced by AI.

> But there’s another dimension to the picture. Some workers will find it easier to adapt, the researchers argue, based on factors like their savings, age and transferrable skills.

> Most web designers will be fine. Many secretaries will not. The most vulnerable occupations are largely held by women.

[0]: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/measuring-us-workers-capa...