AI Erodes Half of Entry-Level White-Collar Jobs in US, Warns Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Published on 6.1.25
The debate surrounding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment has reached a fever pitch, with prominent figures like Dario Amodei sounding the alarm about the potential for widespread job displacement in entry-level white-collar jobs. According to Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, AI could wipe out half of all such jobs in the next one to five years, potentially leading to unemployment rates of 10-20%. This warning is echoed by AI expert Yannick Nourie, who emphasizes that governments and companies must prepare for a potential mass elimination of jobs in fields like technology, finance, law, and consulting.
The US government has been hesitant to address the issue due to concerns about falling behind China in the AI race. However, there are signs that the negative impact of AI on employment may be mitigated as some companies begin to hire humans again due to subpar performance of bots and public backlash against their use. Despite this, Amodei urges companies and governments to stop "sugarcoating" the risks of mass job elimination and be honest about its consequences.
The declining US IT job market and reports of significant decreases in Big Tech's hiring of new graduates underscore the need for a more realistic assessment of AI's impact on employment.