Productivity rises and employment falls in tech sector, hinting at AI's labour impact

The tech sector shows rising productivity alongside falling employment, which some see as the first clear evidence of AI's impact on the labour market, though effects elsewhere remain unclear.

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2026-10-31 05:00 · Financial Times AI
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