Five Signals AI Could Redraw the Job Landscape

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Axios notes five developments suggesting AI could disrupt work: Goldman Sachs warns AI might automate about 25% of U.S. work hours; Anthropic’s Claude Code introduced Cowork to handle tasks like presentations and meeting summaries; Mercor has hired thousands of contractors to train AI for specialized roles; Elon Musk claims AI could replace a large share of white-collar jobs; and despite a strong recent job market, CEOs privately anticipate leaner payrolls, while policymakers remain quiet on how to prepare for potential disruption.
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