As Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, workers are facing higher prices and fears of A.I.-driven job losses.

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Elon Musk’s net worth is 5 million times as large as that of the typical family and dwarfs even that of the “everyday wealthy”, signalling a new era of ultra-affluence and widening inequality.

Elon Musk’s net worth is 5 million times as large as that of the typical family and dwarfs even that of the “everyday wealthy”, signalling a new era of ultra-affluence and widening inequality.

With SpaceX shares soaring 20 percent on their first day of trading, the world’s richest person crossed another milestone — one with 13 digits.

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The New York Times wants to talk to workers about what they think artificial intelligence will mean for their careers, and how they are navigating this uncertain period.

As artificial intelligence spreads, millions of middle-class jobs in human resources, billing and payroll could be at risk. Most are held by women.

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