Dario Amodei says AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs and spike unemployment in the US to 10%-20% in the next one to five years (Axios)
AI to Cause Job Losses? White-Collar Unemployment Could Spike, Says anthropic CEO
updated May 29, 2025
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, has issued a stark warning about the potential impact of AI on the job market.Amodei suggests that widespread adoption of AI could lead to significant AI job losses, particularly among entry-level white-collar positions.
According to Amodei, artificial intelligence could eliminate as much as half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within the next one to five years. This disruption could cause white-collar unemployment in the United States to surge, possibly reaching levels between 10% and 20%. The warning highlights concerns about the rapid advancement of AI and its potential to reshape the workforce.
What’s next
The U.S. government and businesses are now facing increased pressure to address the potential economic consequences of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence and prepare for potential AI job losses.