As advancements in automation and artificial intelligence continue to reshape industries, what will the impact be on workers? Will these innovations lead to widespread job losses, or will the labor market adapt, as it has in the past?

Erik Hurst, Roman Family Distinguished Service Professor of Economics, Senior Advisor of the Becker Friedman Institute, and John E. Jeuck Faculty Fellow, will share remarks on how recent developments in AI and automation are influencing the labor market, drawing parallels from earlier technological transitions. Sanjog MisraCharles H. Kellstadt Distinguished Service Professor of Marketing and Applied AI, will join for a conversation on AI and the labor market, followed by audience Q&A.

This event is co-hosted by the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics and the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at Chicago Booth and is open to the University of Chicago community. If you have any questions, please email bfi-events@uchicago.edu.

Lunch will be provided.

Agenda

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
11:30 AM–12:00 PM

Doors Open and Lunch

12:00 PM–12:05 PM

Welcome Remarks and Introductions

Chad Syverson, University of Chicago

12:05 PM–12:30 PM

Framing Remarks

Erik Hurst, University of Chicago

12:30 PM–12:55 PM

Technology, AI, and the Labor Market

Ufuk AkcigitErik Hurst, University of Chicago
Sanjog MisraSanjog Misra, University of Chicago
12:55 PM–1:15 PM

Audience Q&A

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Add To Cal 04/22/2026 11:30 AM 04/22/2026 01:15 PM America/Chicago BFI and CAAI Public Event: Technology, AI, and the Labor Market April 22, 2026 Chicago Booth Harper Center, Room 104