Artificial intelligence could eliminate thousands of jobs in New York City: Report
A report warns that artificial intelligence could lead to significant job losses in New York City. City Comptroller Mark Levin highlighted the potential for both positive and negative economic impacts from AI, emphasizing the need for proactive local policies. The report outlines various scenarios for AI's influence on the city's economy, predicting outcomes ranging from job growth to mass layoffs.
- ▪New York City Comptroller Mark Levin warned that AI could eliminate thousands of jobs in the city this year.
- ▪Levin's report predicts a range of scenarios, including both productivity gains and mass layoffs due to AI.
- ▪The report emphasizes the need for local policymakers to take urgent action to mitigate potential economic risks.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onArtificial intelligence could potentially eliminate thousands of jobs in New York City, city official saysAI promises a "transformation" of the world's financial capital, a report said.ByMax ZahnMay 21, 2026, 3:09 PM2:26STOCK PHOTO/Getty ImagesThe top financial officer in New York City on Thursday warned that artificial intelligence could put thousands of workers in the nation’s largest metropolis out of a job as soon as this year, while acknowledging that the ultimate impact of AI remains uncertain.The only sure thing, New York City Comptroller Mark Levin said in a new report: AI promises a…
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