The AI economy is rewriting the American Dream — and blue-collar workers are poised to win
2026-05-19 · Tech
The American Dream got a firmware update: now instead of 'go to college, get a good job,' it's 'skip college, become a plumber before AI takes the white-collar jobs first.' Companies like Ford and AT&T are quietly pivoting to trade workers while AI freezes out entry-level grads. Turns out that expensive degree pairs great with a side of unemployment.