CSIS Issues Commentary: Will the AI Economy Have a Middle Class? The Case for an AI Homestead Policy
May 23, 2026
May 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 22, 2026, by Navin Girishankar, president of the Economic Security and Technology Department:
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Will the AI Economy Have a Middle Class? The Case for an AI Homestead Policy
AI is beginning to split the U.S. economy. On one end, the data center buildout is generating strong demand for skilled trades, such as electricians, HVAC technicians, and . . .
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Will the AI Economy Have a Middle Class? The Case for an AI Homestead Policy
AI is beginning to split the U.S. economy. On one end, the data center buildout is generating strong demand for skilled trades, such as electricians, HVAC technicians, and . . .