Workers replaced by artificial intelligence react differently at the cash register than those laid off by human competitors, according to new research that reveals how automation anxiety shapes our shopping habits. A study spanning five experiments found that people who lose their jobs to AI algorithms or robots gravitate toward flashy, status-symbol purchases, while those … Read more
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