A plan to stop AI from automating our decline | Gina Raimondo

AI-induced economic disruption threatens to displace millions of American workers, potentially triggering social unrest and political instability that could undermine the nation's global competitiveness. To prevent an "automated decline," the United States must shift from a singular focus on technological innovation to a dual strategy that prioritizes human capital. This requires a new grand bargain between government and business, moving away from outdated "one-and-done" education models toward continuous, employer-led training and flexible career transition support. By implementing targeted tax credits and economic incentives, companies can be encouraged to prioritize worker redeployment and skill reinvestment over simple layoffs. Drawing on lessons from past industrial transitions, such as the decline of domestic manufacturing, the current approach must proactively build bridges for workers to ensure that the long-term benefits of AI are broadly shared rather than concentrated.