Research on the Future of Work in an Age of Automation

The Labor Risk Institute conducts independent, empirical research on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on labor markets, employment patterns, and workforce dynamics.

Our Mission

We provide rigorous, data-driven analysis to inform public discourse and policy decisions regarding technological change and its effects on workers and labor markets.

Research Areas

Automation & Employment

Quantitative analysis of job displacement patterns across industries and occupational categories.

AI Labor Market Integration

Research on how artificial intelligence systems are being deployed in workforce decision-making.

Workforce Transition Dynamics

Studies on occupational mobility, reskilling outcomes, and labor market adjustment mechanisms.

Policy Impact Assessment

Evaluation of policy interventions designed to address technological unemployment.

Recent Publications

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Working Paper·January 2025

Occupational Exposure to Large Language Models: A Sectoral Analysis

Research Brief·December 2024

Labor Market Adjustment Speed Following Automation Events

Technical Report·November 2024

The Geography of AI Adoption in U.S. Metropolitan Areas

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