AI could widen the wealth gap and wipe out entry-level jobs, expert says
Briefly

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly integrated into daily operations, raising concerns about job displacement. Companies are facing pressures to innovate while preparing for economic impacts. Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg noted that automation could eliminate many entry-level jobs within a few years. Erik Brynjolfsson highlights that coding and call center jobs may be drastically affected but emphasizes the importance of human skills like communication and creativity, which AI cannot replicate. This shift may deepen economic divides between those who create technology and those displaced by it.
"The economic implications are the ones that I think could be the most disruptive, the most quickly. We're talking about whole categories of jobs, where not in 30 or 40 years, but in three or four half of the entry-level jobs might not be there."
"Most industries are leaning toward the direction of automation. But there are things that artificial intelligence can't do. Therefore, future jobs may rely on more human skills like communication and creativity."
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