Richard D. Johnson
Richard Johnson is a future of work economist with a background in data science and economics. He previously worked as a future of work economist at Glassdoor. Johnson holds a master’s in computer science with a focus on economics from University of Chicago.
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The broad arrival of AI in the workplace was greeted with fears of a labor disaster, but the reality is far more nuanced. Understanding why jobs didn’t vanish tells us a lot about the future of AI.
Tokenomics is the pricing system that determines what a business’s AI usage costs. Understanding its principles allows better budgeting and planning.
The chip manufacturing company is betting big on AI. Will it pay off?
AI usage is surging, but we haven’t seen a productivity boost in macro-level economic data. Are the benefits just a mirage?
Companies may have been too eager to gain short-term benefits from automation, and rehiring for transformed roles will be more expensive.
Google’s embrace of AI-driven search will transform it from a gateway to the web into the final destination. What can we expect from the shift?
SpaceX has officially filed the paperwork for an IPO. Let’s take a closer look to see what it might signal for the future of the economy.
Although AI is replacing some jobs, it’s simultaneously creating entirely new categories as well. A whole shadow labor market is evolving to support AI systems as they become embedded in businesses around the world.
The increasing adoption of AI automation is compressing early-career jobs. How should new graduates get a foothold in the economy now?
A recent article from Citrini Research suggests we’re on the verge of an AI-driven economic meltdown. How likely is their version of the future?
As AI adoption accelerates, role specialization increases across the tech industry and, eventually, the economy at large. Our expert explains how to get ahead of the curve.
Our expert looks at some of the macro trends that will shape the tech job economy this year.