Too hot, too cold or just right? It was the key question in the fable of Goldillocks. She went down in the home of three bears and either escaped through a window, and swore not to break as much and to get into the future, or was exposed to a kind of cruel punishment that was typical of a 19th century history.
The gene z generation that enters the workforce (approximately 13 to 28 years old) has a much more urgent question in mind: How bad will the revolution of artificial intelligence affect your career? The predictions range from too cold to hot, and in the summer of 2025 prominent business and economic leaders triggered their positions. Jensen Huang, the billionaire founder of the indispensable manufacturer of AI chips Nvidiais on a pole of the argument, while Dario Amodei, CEO of the modern Ki startup anthropics, is on the other. In the middle of this Goldillocks equation there is none other than Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
Dario Amodei: The alarm sounds
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has become the most pronounced pessimist. In a number of interviews and public appearances ,, Amodei warned in an interview with Axios This AI could eliminate up to 50% of the employees of entry lawyers within the next five years and possibly increase US unemployment to 20%. He pointed out the quick introduction of advanced AI models -like the Claude 4 of Anthropic’s own -that already automate tasks that young employees are reserved in areas such as technology, finance, law and advice.
“As producers of this technology, we have a duty and an obligation to be honest with what’s coming,” said Amodei. “Most of them don’t know that this will happen. It sounds crazy and people just don’t believe it.”
Amodeis warnings have some support from data: The setting of new graduates by the Big Tech has the hiring of new graduates has fallen by 50% since 2019And a decline in the new graduates by 25% was recorded from 2023 to 2024 alone. New graduates only make up 7% of large tech employees. A current Global economic forum The survey shows that 40% employers expect to reduce their workforce in areas where AI can automate tasks between 2025 and 2030.
Amodei has requested urgent government measures, including proposals such as a “token tax” for income from AI generated to support displaced persons.
Jensen Huang: transformation, not destruction
Jensen HuangCEO from Nvidia, offers a more optimistic – albeit differentiated – prerequisite. While Huang acknowledges that AI will change 100% of the jobs, it insists that the fears of mass unemployment are exaggerated. Instead, he argues that AI will redefine work, automate routine tasks, but will also create new roles and possibilities.
“I am sure that 100% of the jobs of all are changed. The work that we do in our jobs is changed. But it is very likely – my job has already changed” New interview With CNNS FAREED ZAKARIA.
Huang believes that the key to thriving in the KI era is to accept the AI alphabetization. He warns that those who do not adapt the risk are left behind, but also refers to the emergence of new career paths in AI training, data identification and system integration. For Huang, the solution “Goldillocks” innovation is: As long as society continues to create new ideas, KI productivity gains can collect everyone.
Jerome Powell: The cautious centerist
The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, occupies a middle ground and recognizes both the risks and the potential of AI. In testimony before the congress and at International forumsPowell said.
“There is certainly the possibility that AI will replace many jobs at least at the beginning instead of just expanding people’s work.” Powell told the legislators. “In the long term, AI can increase productivity and lead to greater employment. But it is a transformation technology with non -recognizable effects.”
Powell has emphasized that the central bank closely monitors the effects of AI, but emphasized that the political answers had to come from the congress and not from the Fed. He has it too cited research This Sugger that generative AI could increase global GDP over a decade by 7% – although with the restriction that up to 300 million jobs could be affected worldwide.
Gen z: caught in the crossfire
The operations could not be higher for gen z. As the first generation that enters into a workforce converted by AI, they are in a future in which entry -level jobs are scarce, but for those with the right skills, new opportunities can arise.
A Big global survey Von Gallup found that 63% of the workers of the gene Z fear that generative AI will eliminate jobs – a problem that only matches millennials. This fear drives an increase in Upskill efforts, with 70% of the gene -zers developing new skills at least once a week to remain competitive. This fear is not only theoretical – those without direct AI experience are still more anxious (55%), which indicates that uncertainty and lack of guidance increase these fears. The same study showed that only 10% of the gene -zers without AI experience are enthusiastic about the technology and underline a widespread feeling of discomfort.
A survey recently recently made by US workers showed that 52% of the respondents of the gene zere fear that someone could replace them with better AI skills next year. This is the highest concern of all examined generations that surpass both millennials (45%) and genes X (33%). Fear drives Z to pursue professional development into higher rates. 26% plan to register in six to ten courses next year to keep their skills relevant.
Nvidia did not answer a request for comment. Also called anthropic Assets For a comment by anthropical co -founder and head of politics Jack Clark: “To start a conversation about the effects of the AI on entry -level jobs is a question of pragmatism. As producers of this technology, we are obliged to be transparent and clear eyes on the potential social and economic effects of AI.”
For this story, Assets Used generative AI to help with a first draft. An editor checked the accuracy of the information before publication.
