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Develop metrics to evaluate AI-driven productivity and economic impact.
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Shape ethical frameworks for AI marketplace design.
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Identify early signals of labor market disruption and transformation.
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Track emerging skill trends and talent dynamics.
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Drive research that bridges academic insight with actionable industry application.
Dr. Monahan underscored the council’s importance:
“Despite the surge in AI research, there’s a critical gap in understanding how it affects labor markets. This council will help translate cutting-edge knowledge into frameworks that expand opportunity and preserve human agency.”
Strategic Positioning in a Transforming Labor Landscape
The formation of the Economic Advisory Council reflects Upwork’s broader strategy to position itself as a pioneer in the AI-workplace nexus. With unmatched visibility into freelancer and business interactions, Upwork is set to act as an early barometer of shifting labor patterns and AI’s role within them.
While the initiative marks a significant step forward, the company also acknowledges the still-nascent nature of AI-labor market research—a space ripe for exploration, innovation, and leadership.
To learn more about the council and its work, visit the Upwork Research Institute.
