Is the US labor shortage the big break AI needs? – TechCrunch

The tectonic shifts to American culture and society due to the pandemic are far from over. One of the more glaring ones is that the U.S. labor market is going absolutely haywire. Millions are unemployed, yet companies -- from retail to customer service to airlines -- can't find enough workers. This perplexing paradox behind Uber price surges and waiting on an endless hold because your flight was canceled isn't just inconvenient -- it's a loud and clear message from the post-pandemic American workforce. Many are underpaid, undervalued and underwhelmed in their current jobs, and are willing to change careers or walk away from certain types of work for good.