Gina Raimondo thinks AI ultimately will create jobs. It's the initial mass layoffs wave that worries her

Gina Raimondo, former U.S. Commerce Secretary, is optimistic that AI will create new jobs long-term but warns that without planning, mass layoffs could cause severe economic and social disruption. She fears high unemployment could lead to recession, social unrest, and stifled AI innovation, urging proactive measures to manage the transition.