David Autor argues that AI could lead to economic disruption by commodifying human expertise. He notes that historically, the scarcity of expert skills drives their economic value, suggesting that if AI replicates expertise, it could reduce wages and eliminate certain jobs. Autor emphasizes that AI can now replicate even tacit knowledge, previously seen as uniquely human, which raises concerns about displacement. However, his analysis overlooks AI’s potential to democratize specialized knowledge, making previously inaccessible expertise widely available. Rather than diminishing human value, AI can amplify it by fostering new forms of collaborative work, creating entirely new roles, and expanding the economic importance of human judgment and creativity. AI, thoughtfully designed, represents not a decline but a potential rebirth—a chance to redefine and enrich human labor rather than replace it.