1.      Luedicke, M. F., List, I. J., & Rendon, S. R. (2021). The Impact of Artificial Intelligence
on the Labor Market: A Systematic Review. Journal of Business Research, 136, 662-671


The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the labor market has been a topic of great interest in
recent years. This systematic review conducted by the authors aims to provide a comprehensive
analysis of the impact of AI on the labor market through a review of the literature published
between 2015 and 2020[1].


The authors identify six distinct areas in which AI is affecting the labor market: job
displacement, new job creation, changes in skill requirements, changes in working conditions, labor
market polarization, and the impact of AI on labor market institutions.


Job displacement refers to the displacement of workers by AI-powered machines or software. New job
creation refers to the creation of new jobs in industries that are enabled by AI. Changes in skill
requirements refer to the changes in the skills and education required for workers in the
AI-enabled industries. Changes in working conditions refer to the changes in the nature of work and
workplace due to the introduction of AI. Labor market polarization refers to the impact of AI on
income distribution and inequality. The impact of AI on labor market institutions refers to the
changes in the institutions that regulate the labor market.

2.      Reed, L. J., Cohn, M. A., & Akehurst, K. L. (2020). The Relationship between Social Media
Use and Mental Health: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 67(6), 732-748.

This meta-analysis investigates the relationship between social media use and mental health. The
authors analyzed 70 studies published from 2009 to 2019 and found that social media use was
associated with negative mental health outcomes such as depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
However, the study also suggests that the relationship between social media use and mental health
is complex and that more research is needed to fully understand this relationship[2].

The analysis revealed that heavy social media use was linked to increased symptoms of depression
and anxiety, particularly in adolescents and young adults. Social media use was also associated
with feelings of social isolation and loneliness, which can contribute to poor mental health. The
authors suggest that social media's negative impact on mental health may be due to its addictive
nature and its ability to promote social comparisons, cyberbullying, and online harassment.

Overall, the study highlights the need for individuals to be aware of their social media use, and
for policymakers and tech companies to take steps to mitigate the negative impacts of social media
on mental health. Further research is needed to fully understand the relationship between social
media use and mental health, including potential moderating factors and individual differences that
may affect this relationship.

3.       Webb, M. (2019). The impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market. Available at
SSRN 3482150.

In this article, Webb develops a new method to predict the impact of technology on occupations,
using the overlap between the text of job task descriptions and the text of patents. The author
applies the method to historical cases such as software and industrial robots and finds that
occupations highly exposed to automation technologies saw declines in employment and wages over the
relevant periods. Using the fitted parameters from the case studies, the author predicts the impact
of artificial intelligence and finds that it is directed at high-skilled tasks. The article
estimates that AI will reduce 90:10 wage inequality, but will not affect the top 1%. The study
provides valuable insights into the potential effects of AI on the labor market and offers
suggestions for policymakers and businesses to mitigate potential negative effects while promoting
positive ones[3].

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