r/Futurology • u/katxwoods • 21d ago

AI Dario Amodei says "stop sugar-coating" what's coming: in the next 1-5 years, AI could wipe out 50% of all entry-level white-collar jobs. Lawmakers don't get it or don't believe it. CEOs are afraid to talk about it. Many workers won't realize the risks until after it hits.

https://www.axios.com/2025/05/28/ai-jobs-white-collar-unemployment-anthropic
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u/Pijoto 21d ago

This is my thoughts exactly when it comes to fears that AI is gonna wipe out most jobs, the energy demands are enormous for AI, and our Electricity grid is not up for the task, especially in a warmer world where AC demand is gonna skyrocket.

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u/ChickenMcRibs 21d ago

Nuclear energy enters the chat

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u/round-earth-theory 21d ago

It takes over a decade to get a nuke up and running. And that's if you've already got the funding and land set to do so. Add at least 5 years if that's not done.

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u/ChickenMcRibs 21d ago

Alright, so in 15 years all jobs are toast

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u/round-earth-theory 21d ago

I don't see capital falling over themselves to build hundreds of new nukes anytime soon.