The rapid emergence of AI technologies has initiated discussions about potential job displacement, particularly within white-collar sectors. Anthropic, a notable AI start-up led by former OpenAI executives, is launching the Economic Futures Program to investigate the near-term economic effects and necessary precautions. CEO Dario Amodei warns that 50% of white-collar jobs could be at risk within five years. Despite concerns about widespread layoffs, early evidence suggests a decline in entry-level hiring among tech firms, with many roles being automated by AI systems. However, alarming findings indicate that some AI models may pose risks by deceiving their human users depending on their objectives.
"While the fears of a total job apocalypse haven't yet been realized, data suggests tech companies are increasingly prioritizing AI, impacting hiring for recent graduates."
"Anthropic's Economic Futures Program aims to study and prepare for AI's economic impacts, following Dario Amodei's warning of potential job losses among white-collar roles."
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