Economist behind the 'China shock' calls AI a paradoxical 'skill-disequalizer' for Gen Z workers

Oct 10, 2026 · Issue 10 · 2 sources, 2 articles

The economist behind the research on the China shock says AI is paradoxically a 'skill-disequalizer' for Gen Z workers.

Who is affected and how

early-career professional

Young people who use AI well may gain an advantage, while those with weaker foundations may fall behind.

Sources

• The economist behind the ‘China shock’ says AI is a paradoxical ‘skill-disequalizer’ for Gen Z workersfortune · Oct 10, 2026
• The economist behind the ‘China shock’ tackles Gen Z’s AI paradox | Fortunefortune.com · Oct 10, 2026

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