Michael Normyle examines the rise in Census business applications without planned wages since early 2025 and compares sector-level application growth with AI adoption. The article argues that generative AI may lower barriers for solo businesses while identifying tax-reporting changes as a likely unrelated driver of earlier retail growth.
Why I recommend it: The article presents an interpretation of business-application and sector data; timing and sector associations do not establish that AI caused the increase.
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Free-to-read online essays and interviews about science, technology, economics and culture. Asterisk’s about page describes a San Francisco Bay Area perspective and a focus on examining assumptions and evidence. Published by nonprofit Obelus, Inc.; supported by donors, subscriptions and a Coefficient Giving grant. Print subscriptions cost money; this entry links to free online reading.
