US EditionAI Take-Off Phase Threatens Half of Entry-Level and White-Collar Jobs
UNITED STATES, JUL 7 – Ford CEO Jim Farley warned that artificial intelligence could eliminate 50% of U.S. white-collar jobs, affecting roles in administration, finance, and customer service sectors, experts say.
- This week, Ford CEO Jim Farley cautioned that artificial intelligence could displace approximately 50% of white-collar jobs in the United States, while highlighting the resulting shifts in employment and increased demand for skilled trade workers.
- The heightened scrutiny around AI's impact follows major tech firms cutting 74,716 jobs from January to May amid economic uncertainty and a move to increase AI-driven efficiencies.
- Companies like Shopify now require managers to prove AI cannot accomplish tasks before approving new hires, reflecting a broader shift in hiring practices influenced by AI adoption.
- Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that artificial intelligence may lead to the disappearance of up to 50% of entry-level white-collar positions, potentially driving U.S. unemployment rates as high as 20% within the next five years, and emphasized the importance of being transparent about these challenges.
- Executives and economists acknowledge AI will fundamentally reshape many jobs but also stress the need to prioritize worker wellbeing and new training to address workforce transitions ahead.
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