AI is the New Key to Unlocking the American Dream

AI is no longer just a question of jobs gained or lost. It is reshaping how opportunity is created, accessed, and distributed across communities. In the United States, the effects are uneven. Some evidence points to widening gaps, particularly in white-collar and college-educated roles. At the same time, new signals suggest potential upside: AI tools helping workers negotiate higher wages, enabling solopreneurs to serve local needs, expanding access to customers, and elevating high-touch sectors like healthcare, teaching, and caregiving that remain deeply human and increasingly valuable.