In late May, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei painted a striking picture of our near future, suggesting that AI could eliminate half of entry‑level roles within five years—a scenario that might push U.S. unemployment to 20%. This isn’t a lone warning; a growing chorus of corporate leaders is voicing similar concerns.
At JPMorgan, Marianne Lake forecast a 10% reduction in the workforce, directly linking the change to emerging AI capabilities. Meanwhile, voices at Amazon, ThredUp, and Ford are urging their teams to prepare for leaner operations. Andy Jassy of Amazon hinted that a more streamlined workforce is on the horizon, and at a recent conference, ThredUp’s CEO remarked that the expected impact of AI on job numbers may be far more extensive than many believe. Ford’s Jim Farley even predicted that up to half of U.S. white-collar positions might soon be automated.
While some experts caution that these outlooks might be overstated, the mounting warnings suggest that big organisational changes could really be coming. If you’ve ever grappled with uncertainty about job security amid rapid tech shifts, these insights might be the wakeup call you need to review your career strategy.
