Studies indicate that workers utilizing artificial intelligence are less likely to face layoffs. This trend contradicts widespread fears about AI displacing jobs. Only a small percentage of laid-off workers attribute their job loss directly to AI. West Virginia's workforce is considered less exposed to generative AI applications than the national average. The increased demand for energy from AI data centers presents economic opportunities for energy-producing states like West Virginia.
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