How is artificial intelligence affecting Chicago workers?

Goldman Sachs predicts that machine-learning could replace 300 million jobs. But the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says it’s more likely artificial intelligence will lead to job changes, not necessarily job loss. What everyone agrees on is that Americans are very worried about how A.I. will affect the workforce. According to the Chicago Fed, “50 percent of Americans are more concerned than excited about the increased use of A.I..”

Say More listeners called in to share their experiences with machine-learning in the workplace. Plus, a researcher shares her insights into places where A.I. may do just as good of a job as a human. And Pat and Mary dive into Pope night at the White Sox game with help from a super producer.

GUESTS: Ariel Xu, Quantitative Marketing PhD Candidate, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Araceli Gomez-Aldana, WBEZ engagement reporter