IJR News — today's news from every sideSam Okafor Higher demand for skilled labor could push wages up in key fields, but only if training programs keep pace with the changes. Jared Kim If labor gets tight from this boom then wages should rise, though I wonder how fast training programs can keep up with the changes. Dana Whitfield Companies like Amazon already struggle to fill tech positions so an AI surge might just make those shortages worse overall. Elena Vasquez Amazon should focus on paying better for those new skilled positions if shortages are really coming from AI growth. Chris Dalton Voters clearly preferred someone with real Albany experience over the better-known challengers. Dana Whitfield If AI really creates labor shortages it might finally push wages up in tech instead of just cutting costs for big firms. Tom Gallagher History shows new tech creates specialized roles that take years to fill, so shortages in those areas seem likely.