Anna Milanez
annamilanez.bsky.social
Anna Milanez
@annamilanez.bsky.social
Economist at #OECD researching the impact of #AI on #labourmarkets | all views my own
Fears of tech-driven job losses often prompt discussion of universal basic income. But do such programs work?

New evidence from Ireland says yes: A pilot UBI for artists cost €72 million but generated €80 million in benefits to the Irish economy.

www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
Three Years After Trial Launch, Ireland Is Making Basic Income for Artists Program Permanent
Several years after launching a trial, Ireland is set to make its basic income for artists program permanent starting in 2026.
www.artnews.com
October 15, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The NY Times recently published examples of AI use at work: www.nytimes.com/interactive/....

My favorite: A music teacher using ChatGPT to “(More politely) let band students know they didn’t make the cut”. Her prompt: “Make it more Gen X”.
21 Ways People Are Using A.I. at Work
Yes, it still makes plenty of mistakes, but it has become part of the job for many.
www.nytimes.com
August 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Reposted by Anna Milanez
📆 One for your post-summer agendas: the first #AItalk of the season!

🔗 etui.org/ZRp
August 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I have a new research paper that explores the question of whether the gains of new technologies could be more equitably shared between firms and workers. Excited about the results ("win-win" outcomes are possible!) and expanding the scope of this research going forward! Check it out:
Are win-win outcomes possible with #AlgorithmicManagement? Discover how German firms engage workers to boost both productivity & job quality. What could this mean for your workplace?

See latest analysis ➡️ oe.cd/68J

#OECDAI | @oecddigital.bsky.social @annamilanez.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Reposted by Anna Milanez
Populations are getting older, bringing major challenges for living standards, labour markets & social cohesion.

GDP per capita growth is projected to slow down from 1% to 0.6% across OECD countries due to population ageing.

👉 oe.cd/employment-o...

#EmploymentOutlook
July 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM