Unemployment could hit 20%: AI jobs danger: Sleepwalking into a white-collar bloodbath

On the flip side, due to population demographics the incoming young cohort will be smaller than in the past – and automation will substitute for human labor.

Unexpected side effects as potential layoffs climb sky high is an increase in taxes on everyone else.

My suggestion: Continue training in health care or the trades – where hands on experience seems likely to be necessary for a long time yet to come.

In July of 2025, one noted industry titan claims 80% of high value professional jobs could be impacted by AI, and Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor company thinks it will have a dramatic impact in their industry and employment.

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