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A new paper argues that rational AI adoption could erode professional expertise across industries…

…as companies cut entry-level jobs and lose collective knowledge. The 'tragedy of the cognitive commons' may have long-term consequences for entire professions.

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A new paper argues that rational AI adoption could erode professional expertise across industries, as companies cut entry-level jobs and lose collective knowledge. The 'tragedy of the cognitive commons' may have long-term consequences for entire professions.