According to a recent survey, 21% of Americans believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace their jobs within the next decade. This concern is not unfounded, as AI-powered automation has already begun to transform various industries. In fact, a study by McKinsey & Company found that up to 800 million jobs could be lost worldwide due to automation by 2030.
However, the same survey also revealed that 45% of Americans believe AI will create new job opportunities, while 34% are unsure. This uncertainty highlights the need for education and training programs to prepare workers for the changing job landscape.
Interestingly, the survey found that younger generations (18-24 years old) are more optimistic about AI’s impact on jobs, with 53% believing it will create new opportunities. In contrast, older generations (55-64 years old) are more pessimistic, with 31% thinking AI will replace their jobs.
These statistics underscore the importance of addressing the potential consequences of AI-powered automation and ensuring that workers have the skills to adapt to a rapidly changing job market.
Wes Roth
@WesRothMoney
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Jun 16 The AI job squeeze is no longer theory — it’s hitting real workers.
HR managers, software engineers, translators — all sharing stories of being laid off as AI automates more white-collar work.
Some are turning to gig work after 20+ year careers.
As one engineer said:
“AI is a
JeRo LMAO
@jero_lmao
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Jun 2 AI isn’t here to steal your career—it’s targeting your tasks
The workforce is dividing into two camps:
• 25% of roles will be supercharged by AI
→ 10x efficiency gains
• 75% of roles face automation
→ potentially obsolete
At-risk roles (75% group):
Amit | Product Upfront | AI
@ProductUpfront
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3h Wait… I can’t believe how fast this is actually happening.
Microsoft just released a study analysing 200,000 real AI conversations, and the results are honestly making me rethink everything.
Am I the only one who’s shocked by how quickly AI is actually taking over jobs?
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The Spectator Index
@spectatorindex
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Jun 11 UNITED STATES: The artificial intelligence ‘job apocalypse’ may already be here, according to the New York Times. as the ‘unemployment rate for recent college graduates has jumped as companies try to replace entry-level workers with artificial intelligence’.
Vivi
@vivilinsv
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Jul 6 Just took one of my homies out for lunch who’s been hit by the latest AI-driven layoffs in Silicon Valley. I tried to cheer her up but it is becoming a reality that AI is taking over humans in many ways:94,000 jobs gone already this year.
@Microsoft
alone cut 15,000 (with 9,000
Charlie Kirk
@charliekirk11
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May 28 For decades, elites were smug about their economic security compared to blue collar people. “Learn to code” was the line, while globalism and offshoring hollowed out the industrial base
But now, because of AI, the jobs of elites — and their children — are in grave danger. Dario
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