As artificial intelligence advances at a faster pace than expected, concerns over its impact on jobs are growing. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has warned that close to half of entry-level white-collar roles could face disruption within the next 5 years.
In his essay titled “The Adolescence of Technology,” Amodei said AI systems are becoming smarter at an unprecedented speed and are beginning to match human capabilities across a wide range of cognitive tasks. These include areas such as coding, analysis, and other forms of knowledge-based work.
Amodei highlighted how quickly AI capabilities have evolved. He noted that in just 2 years, AI has moved from writing basic code to managing full-scale projects, driven by rapid improvements in underlying models. This pace of development, he said, has taken many by surprise.
Some analysts have linked this rapid progress to job losses, although estimates on the scale of impact differ. Amodei cautioned that while certain roles may disappear, AI may not generate equivalent new job opportunities at the same pace. However, views remain divided on how quickly and how deeply these changes will unfold across the workforce.
The warning adds to the broader debate around the future of work and the need for societies to prepare for AI-driven disruption. Amodei has been vocal about the importance of recognising both the speed and scale of AI growth, as well as the responsibility that comes with it.
Also read: Viksit Workforce for a Viksit Bharat
Do Follow: The Mainstream formerly known as CIO News LinkedIn Account | The Mainstream formerly known as CIO News Facebook | The Mainstream formerly known as CIO News Youtube | The Mainstream formerly known as CIO News Twitter
About us:
The Mainstream is a premier platform delivering the latest updates and informed perspectives across the technology business and cyber landscape. Built on research-driven, thought leadership and original intellectual property, The Mainstream also curates summits & conferences that convene decision makers to explore how technology reshapes industries and leadership. With a growing presence in India and globally across the Middle East, Africa, ASEAN, the USA, the UK and Australia, The Mainstream carries a vision to bring the latest happenings and insights to 8.2 billion people and to place technology at the centre of conversation for leaders navigating the future.
