How ‘jagged intelligence’ can reframe the AI debate

Published on April 27, 2026

In this article from the Irish Times, the term "jagged intelligence" is used to help describe AI, as a technology that can fluctuate from incredibly helpful to incredibly frustrating. Booth's Alex Imas, Roger L. and Rachel M. Goetz Professor of Behavioral Science, Economics and Applied AI and Vasiliou Faculty Scholar, offers commentary on the actual impact of AI on the job market, and wether there is more than anecdotal evidence to demonstrate that AI is killing jobs. 

Read the full article at the Irish Times website. 

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