“Stop sugar-coating it”: Anthropic CEO says AI will slash 50% of entry-level white collar jobs — leaving Gen Z out of work

In a world dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), as predicted by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, humans may find themselves replaced in many roles. However, there are some areas such as biology, energy production, and software development where human expertise is likely to remain essential and survive this technological revolution.

In a recent statement, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei expressed similar concerns. He suggested that governments should stop downplaying the potential risks AI poses to white-collar positions. What’s more alarming is his prediction that as much as 50% of entry-level white-collar roles could be automated by this technology, as reported by Axios.

According to Anthropic’s CEO:

As creators of this technology, it’s our responsibility and commitment to be truthful about its future implications. There seems to be an unusual situation here, as we are urging you to express concern over the potential directions our developed technology might take.

Although the advent of artificial intelligence may bring along some difficulties, an executive suggests it could potentially address critical health concerns like cancer. This recent development follows the warning from AI safety researcher Roman Yampolskiy that there’s a near-certainty (0.000001%) of AI leading to humanity’s demise.

It’s worth noting that the CEO of Google’s DeepMind, Demis Hassabis, has suggested we’re approaching the point where we can measure Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). However, he expressed concern that our society may not be fully prepared for the implications. He admitted that the idea of AI systems surpassing human intelligence is something that causes him sleepless nights.

On the contrary, Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has refuted such assertions. He believes that the impact on society when we reach Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) may not be as significant as some anticipate. In fact, he predicts that AGI will arrive within the next five years, passing us by rather unexpectedly with minimal societal disruption.

AI is already throttling entry-level jobs

Concerns about job stability are widespread among many users, alongside worries about personal safety and confidentiality. Given its extensive use within businesses, this technology presents a significant risk to tasks that are routine or duplicative.

LinkedIn’s Chief Economic Opportunity Officer, Aneesh Raman, seems to share similar views. He pointed out that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could potentially pose a substantial risk to jobs that have historically been a pathway into the job market. In comparison, he likened this threat from AI in the job market to the decrease in manufacturing jobs during the 1980s.

Today, it’s the desk-bound employees who are facing similar waves of technological and economic upheaval. The lowest step on the professional ladder is where the change begins.

I wonder what impact generative AI might have on employment over time, and how folks will adjust when it becomes widely used.

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2025-05-30 12:09