The Digital Press

AI is rapidly replacing white-collar jobs, with major tech firms laying off tens of thousands of employees in 2025 as AI integration accelerates automation. Experts warn that artificial general intelligence (AGI), capable of performing nearly all human tasks, could arrive within five years, potentially causing massive unemployment across all sectors.

Why it matters: Up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs could disappear within five years due to AI automation.

The big picture: AGI will extend AI’s impact beyond routine tasks, potentially displacing professionals from lawyers to doctors and even political leaders.

The stakes: Rapid AI-driven job displacement risks economic disruption and deepening inequality if society fails to adapt quickly enough.

Commenters say: Many express concern that AI primarily serves wealth accumulation by elites, while others highlight AI’s usefulness in boosting productivity despite job risks.