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Workers' share of US income hits record low ahead of AI boom

Labor's share of American income has fallen to 52.8%, the lowest since 1947, while corporate margins hit record highs. Economists warn the AI-driven productivity boom may further concentrate gains among capital owners rather than workers.

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Labor's share of American income has fallen to 52.8%, the lowest since 1947, while corporate margins hit record highs. Economists warn the AI-driven productivity boom may further concentrate gains among capital owners rather than workers.

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