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Wages Are Falling. Wealth Is Surging. No Wonder Americans Are Unhappy.

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

© Karsten Moran for The New York Times

Times Square on Friday, when Elon Musk’s SpaceX went public on the Nasdaq exchange.
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Why the Real A.I. Threat Is in the Back Office

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

© Timo Lenzen

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Artisanal or Exploitative? Unraveling the Story of Mexico’s World Cup Jerseys

Mexicans are enraged after viral videos claimed Adidas exploited Indigenous women to sew World Cup jerseys. We traveled into the mountains to speak to the artisans themselves.

© Antonio Rojas for The New York Times

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