AI may eliminate half of white-collar jobs

The CEO of AI lab Anthropic warns that artificial intelligence could eliminate half of all entry-level, white-collar jobs within the next five years, potentially leading to significant unemployment. Dario Amodei, the CEO, stated that AI is rapidly improving at intellectual tasks, potentially impacting jobs like summarizing documents and writing code. He believes politicians and businesses are unprepared for the potential rise in unemployment. Amodei urges action, including considering a tax on AI labs, to address the societal impact of AI. He emphasizes the need for adaptation and appropriate policies to mitigate potential harms while still achieving benefits.