‘AI To Wipe Out Half Of Entry-Level Jobs': Trump ‘Silent', But Barack Obama Says...
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Former US President Barack Obama's reaction came in response to an article that offers a blunt warning about the risks AI poses to the workforce.
Former US President Barack Obama has raised concerns about the uncertain future that artificial intelligence (AI) could bring for jobs, especially white-collar ones. His reaction came in response to an article that offers a blunt warning about the risks AI poses to the workforce.
Sharing the article on his X (formerly Twitter) account, he wrote, 'At a time when people are understandably focused on the daily chaos in Washington, these articles describe the rapidly accelerating impact that AI is going to have on jobs, the economy and how we live."
At a time when people are understandably focused on the daily chaos in Washington, these articles describe the rapidly accelerating impact that AI is going to have on jobs, the economy, and how we live. https://t.co/RSbMkhz3Xm — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 30, 2025
The article he shared, from Axios.com, features Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, who gives a stark warning to the US government. He said AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs in the next one to five years and push unemployment to between 10 and 20 per cent. He urged both AI companies and the government to stop 'sugar-coating" what's coming.
'Most of them are unaware that this is about to happen. It sounds crazy and people just don't believe it," he said.
Amodei explained how AI is no longer just helping workers by automating simple tasks but is starting to replace jobs in fields like technology, finance, law and consulting. He said, 'It's going to happen in a small amount of time—as little as a couple of years or less."
Amodei is not alone who has raised the alarm. Steve Bannon, a top official during Trump's first term and host of the popular MAGA podcast 'War Room," says AI's impact on jobs is being ignored now but will become a big issue in the 2028 presidential campaign.
'I don't think anyone is taking into consideration how administrative, managerial and tech jobs for people under 30 — entry-level jobs that are so important in your 20s — are going to be eviscerated," Bannon told the outlet.
Meanwhile, Obama's post caught attention online with many users agreeing that the issue needs more attention.
One user commented, 'Good to see a former president raise awareness of the storm that is coming."
Another added, 'This is a big deal. There are many jobs for which it is trivial for AI to replace. A sober warming that needs to be taken seriously."
'Agreed. Although this narrative has been present before – including during the Industrial Revolution – and we managed through it. Maybe this time is different," a person remarked.
An individual pointed out, 'Undoubtedly, there will be certain repercussions. However, it is crucial not to underestimate the resilience and adaptability of humanity. Throughout history, in the face of any emerging technology, humanity has consistently demonstrated its capacity to adjust and navigate new challenges."
While Obama agreed with Amodei's concerns, this isn't the first time he has spoken about AI's impact on jobs. Back in April, during an event at Hamilton College in New York, he shared his thoughts on how AI could affect job security. He pointed out that roles involving routine tasks are at higher risk. According to him, advanced AI models can code better than '60 per cent, 70 per cent of coders now."
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