The launch of ChatGPT in 2022 unleashed the rise of artificial intelligence and triggered a flood of warnings from industry leaders about a possible labor apocalypse. Although they have reasons to highlight the disruptive effect of their products, and despite employment in developed countries being near historic highs, the pessimistic message has taken hold. Seven out of ten Americans believe that artificial intelligence will make it harder to find a job; nearly a third fear for their own employment. The lack of opportunities for university graduates — especially computer programmers — increases concern.

Household consumption has driven the economy in the first quarter of the year, allowing GDP growth of 0.6%, which represents a moderation compared to the pace at which activity closed in 2025, although more limited than expected. Where analysts pointed to a GDP increase of four or five tenths, it has finally been six, according to data published this morning by the INE. Therefore, it remains below the 0.8% growth of the last quarter of last year.

Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada failed late Friday, clearing the way for the implementation of the 50% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on about 20 billion dollars worth of Canadian products, after Ottawa refused to close a deal it considered unfavorable.