The article discusses the rising costs of healthcare and childcare in the United States, which are outpacing wage growth and posing risks to employment and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Key points include: 1) Healthcare costs have risen faster than wages, eroding household budgets and limiting consumer spending. 2) Childcare costs are a significant burden, particularly for low-income families, impacting workforce participation. 3) These high costs could hinder the adoption of AI and automation, as businesses may struggle to find workers willing to accept lower wages. 4) The article suggests policy solutions, such as subsidized childcare and healthcare reforms, to address these issues and support economic growth and technological advancement.