Former Google executive Mo Gawdat predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace many white-collar jobs, including software developers, CEOs, and podcasters, within the next decade.
Gawdat, who previously worked for Google X, warns of a “short-term dystopia” as machines take over white-collar jobs. However, he also believes that a better world is still possible if built on joy, freedom, and human connection.
According to Gawdat, AI systems will eventually perform entire roles, from assistants to architects, leading to mass unemployment and social unrest. He predicts this transformation will begin around 2027.
Despite his concerns, Gawdat emphasizes the importance of building ethical systems that reflect human values. He advocates for taxing AI-powered businesses at high rates to fund support systems for displaced workers.
While some experts share Gawdat’s apocalyptic forecast, others disagree. Microsoft researchers found that AI chatbots are more useful for assisting with tasks involving research, writing, and communication. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes AI will reshape how work is done, not eliminate it. Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun also disagrees with doomsday predictions, stating that humans will remain the “boss” of future AI systems.
Gawdat’s warnings highlight the need for a more nuanced discussion about the impact of AI on society and the importance of building ethical technologies that prioritize human values.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/ex-google-exec-predicts-end-of-white-collar-jobs-starting-in-2027-2025-8