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He also warned that artificial intelligence could displace workers faster than they can retrain, potentially increasing unemployment.","category":"Business & Economy","area":"United States","publishedAt":"2026-11-14T21:05:13.797Z","sourceReportedAt":"2026-11-14T15:06:25.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-11-14T21:05:13.797Z","readTime":"3 min read","scores":{"trust":68,"critic":95,"hype":12,"notes":{"trust":"Trust 68: named Fed official quoted, specific time/place given, and two independent outlets reported the story.","critic":"Critic 95: explains relevance, includes direct quote, provides specific details, and outlines future policy considerations.","hype":"Hype 12: language is factual with no sensationalism or clickbait."}},"tags":["#FederalReserve","#PhilipJefferson","#Inflation","#InterestRates","#ArtificialIntelligence","#Unemployment"],"entities":["Philip Jefferson","Federal Reserve","University of California, San Diego"],"body":[{"type":"key_takeaways","items":["Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that inflation is his primary guide for monetary policy decisions.","Jefferson delivered remarks on Friday at the University of California, San Diego.","He warned that artificial intelligence could displace workers at a pace exceeding retraining capabilities, potentially leading to higher unemployment.","Jefferson indicated that economic activity and labor market conditions remain solid, but inflation readings show persistent price pressures."]},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said on Friday that he is taking his policy cues from inflation. Jefferson made these remarks at the University of California, San Diego. He noted that economic activity and labor market conditions have remained broadly solid, while inflation readings continue to show persistent price pressures. Jefferson also warned that artificial intelligence could displace workers faster than they can adapt and retrain, a development that could result in increased unemployment."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on Fed meeting outcome"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Times of India reported that Jefferson joined a 10-2 majority of Fed policymakers who voted in October to wait for more data before considering a rate hike. 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