Mamdani needs $6.5B more in savings with 50-50 shot AI soon tanks NYC economy: comptroller
2026-05-21
New York Post
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New York City Comptroller Mark Levine released a report warning that artificial intelligence could eliminate thousands of jobs and trigger major economic shocks. The report outlines multiple scenarios, urging the city to prepare for possible disruptions to employment, wages, and tax revenue due to AI-driven automation.[AI generated]
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