White House sees robots taking well-paying jobs
If a robot takes your job, don't say the government didn't warn you.
Federal economic advisers issued a stark assessment Monday about the nation's technology direction. Innovation in the U.S. is slowing, and federal spending on basic research -- the seed corn of innovation -- is declining.
But here's the kicker: If you earn roughly between $41,000 and $83,000 ($20 to $40 a hour), there is a median probability of 31% that your job will be automated.
Research from the Council of Economic Advisers.
To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here