Two essays examine work's value beyond pay and when AI might affect markets, wages and jobs

DeepMind Institute shared two essays: “What is Work For?” examines how jobs support wellbeing beyond wages, while “The Economics of Intelligence” asks when AI capabilities might affect market structure, wages and jobs. In its work essay, the institute says a survey in the UK, US, Denmark and India found that many respondents value work for fulfillment and belonging. It argues that policies addressing potential AI disruption should consider those benefits as well as income.