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Business Insider
an hour ago
- Business
- Business Insider
AI is upending the job market, even at AI companies
Anthropic CPO Mike Krieger, who also cofounded Instagram, says the job market is going to be tough for new grads. Krieger told The New York Times' "Hard Fork" podcast on Friday that Anthropic is focused instead on hiring experienced engineers. He said he still has "some hesitancy" with entry-level workers. To some extent, that's a reflection of Anthropic's internal structure, which doesn't yet support a "really good internship program," Krieger said. Internships have long been the golden ticket to lucrative entry-level tech jobs. But it also shows how AI is upending the labor market, even at AI companies. As AI continues to evolve, Krieger said that the role of entry-level engineers is going to shift. On a recent episode of the 20VC podcast, Krieger said software engineers could see their job evolve in the next three years as coders outsource more of their work to AI. Humans will focus on "coming up with the right ideas, doing the right user interaction design, figuring out how to delegate work correctly, and then figuring out how to review things at scale — and that's probably some combination of maybe a comeback of some static analysis or maybe AI-driven analysis tools of what was actually produced." There is an exception, however. "If somebody was... extremely good at using Claude to do their work and map it out, of course, we would bring them on as well," Steve Mnich, a spokesperson for Anthropic, told Business Insider by email. Claude, Anthropic's flagship chatbot, has become known among users as a coding wizard with a manipulative streak. "So there is, I think, a continued role for people that have embraced these tools to make themselves, in many ways, as productive as a senior engineer." On its careers page, Anthropic is hiring for 200 roles across categories from AI research and engineering to communications and brand to software engineering infrastructure. BI reviewed the job descriptions for each of these roles and found that the majority require five or more years of experience, while a handful of jobs, particularly in sales, require between 1 and 2 years of experience. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has also warned about the threat AI poses to entry-level jobs, both inside and outside the AI industry. In an interview with Axios, Amodei said the technology could wipe out as much as 50% of entry-level jobs. "We, as the producers of this technology, have a duty and an obligation to be honest about what is coming," he told the outlet. "I don't think this is on people's radar." On Thursday, he told CNN that "AI is starting to get better than humans at almost all intellectual tasks, and we're going to collectively, as a society, grapple with it." David Hsu, the CEO of Retool, an AI application company with over 10,000 customers, including Boston Consulting Group, AWS, and Databricks, is also warning of changes on the horizon. He told BI that "workers have a lot of leverage over CEOs" in the current labor market. "I think CEOs are kind of tired of that. They're like, 'We need to get to the point where we can go replace labor with AI.'"
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Demis Hassabis, who won Nobel Prize for inventing an AI model, has a warning for students starting college
Demis Hassabis , CEO of Google DeepMind , made a bold prediction at the recent Google I/O developer conference—artificial general intelligence (AGI) could be less than a decade away. Hassabis, who leads Google's AI initiatives including the Gemini chatbot, advised young people, particularly college students , to 'immerse' themselves in AI technologies and become proficient in using cutting-edge tools. 'Whatever happens with these AI tools, you'll be better off understanding how they work and what you can do with them,' he said, urging students to focus on 'learning to learn' to stay adaptable in a rapidly changing technological landscape. What Google DeepMind CEO told students In a previous interview at his alma mater, the University of Cambridge, Hassabis offered similar guidance to students, stressing that adaptability is one of the most vital skills for the future. Answering questions from undergraduates, he urged them to identify how they learn best and to build the ability to quickly grasp new concepts—a key trait in an ever-evolving tech landscape. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Soluciones para subir escaleras sin obras ni esfuerzo Stair Lifts Haz clic aquí Undo 'The world you're entering will face an incredible amount of disruption and change,' he told students during a March discussion with Professor Alastair Beresford at Queens' College, Cambridge. Hassabis highlighted emerging fields like AI, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and quantum computing as promising industries over the next decade. He noted that technological shifts historically disrupt some jobs but create others that are often more interesting and valuable, as discussed on the 'Hard Fork' podcast with hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton. Live Events 'Anytime there is change, there is also huge opportunity,' he said, encouraging graduates to blend deep knowledge of their interests with adaptability to thrive in an AI-driven future. "Over the next 5 to 10 years, I think we're going to find what normally happens with big new technology shifts, which is that some jobs get disrupted," he recently told co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on an episode of "Hard Fork," a podcast about the future of technology. However, he said, "new, more valuable, usually more interesting jobs get created" in the wake of that kind of disruption.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Google DeepMind CEO 'warns' students getting into college: The world you are entering will ...
Google DeepMind co-founder and CEO Demis Hassabis Demis Hassabis , CEO of Google DeepMind , announced at the Google I/O developer conference recently that the research lab is less than 10 years away from achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI), the ultimate goal of the ongoing generative AI arms race. Speaking live, Hassabis emphasized the transformative potential of AI, predicting significant workplace disruption but also the creation of new, valuable, and engaging jobs within the next five to 10 years. Hassabis, who leads Google's AI initiatives including the Gemini chatbot, advised young people, particularly college students, to 'immerse' themselves in AI technologies and become proficient in using cutting-edge tools. 'Whatever happens with these AI tools, you'll be better off understanding how they work and what you can do with them,' he said, urging students to focus on 'learning to learn' to stay adaptable in a rapidly changing technological landscape. What Google DeepMind CEO told University of Cambridge students In an earlier interview at the University of Cambridge, where Hassabis graduated, he shared similar advice with students, emphasizing adaptability as a critical skill. Responding to questions submitted by undergraduates, he encouraged them to understand their learning styles and develop the ability to quickly master new material. 'The world you're entering will face an incredible amount of disruption and change,' he told students during a March discussion with Professor Alastair Beresford at Queens' College, Cambridge. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Hassabis highlighted emerging fields like AI, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and quantum computing as promising industries over the next decade. He noted that technological shifts historically disrupt some jobs but create others that are often more interesting and valuable, as discussed on the 'Hard Fork' podcast with hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton. The generative AI race, sparked by OpenAI's ChatGPT release in 2022, has fueled rapid advancements, raising both excitement and concerns about its impact on society. Hassabis stressed that students should combine their passions with core skills to seize opportunities in this evolving landscape. 'Anytime there is change, there is also huge opportunity,' he said, encouraging graduates to blend deep knowledge of their interests with adaptability to thrive in an AI-driven future. "Over the next 5 to 10 years, I think we're going to find what normally happens with big new technology shifts, which is that some jobs get disrupted," he recently told co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton on an episode of "Hard Fork," a podcast about the future of technology. However, he said, "new, more valuable, usually more interesting jobs get created" in the wake of that kind of disruption. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Business Insider
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Fortnite's AI-powered Darth Vader is everything alarming and exciting about AI
He is what they made him. In the week since Epic Games, the maker of " Fortnite," introduced its AI-powered Darth Vader to the game, it has come to symbolize all that is exciting and risky about the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. The character relies on conversational AI and the licensed voice of the late James Earl Jones, who played Darth Vader in the original "Star Wars" trilogy. Players can interact with Darth Vader, who responds in natural language. It has introduced a new immersive element that players say they love. It has also gone off the rails, cursing at players, and has attracted opposition from unions working to protect human talent. The risks Epic Games President Adam Sussman said in a statement after Darth Vader's release that the collaboration is "a new and immersive way for players to interact with a legendary 'Star Wars' character." However, within days, players found ways to manipulate the AI to circumvent its content settings. The character swears, for example, in one viral clip from a Twitch streamer. The ease with which the "Fortnite" Darth Vader veered outside the parameters set by its developers is a small example of the larger fears many have about AI as the technology hurtles toward more autonomy and human-level intelligence. The threat an autonomous AI poses to humanity has long been a concern for those at the forefront of developing the technology (and fans of science fiction). Safety and its benefit to humanity are at the core of OpenAI's mission, for example. But as pressure from investors rises to justify their enormous financial stakes, some engineers and executives have raised concerns that AI companies are prioritizing the release of new products over ensuring their safety. Several top officials have left OpenAI in the last year, citing concerns about the company's commitment to safety. Last month, OpenAI announced it would consider relaxing its safety standards if "another frontier AI developer releases a high-risk system without comparable safeguards." Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said recently that while the benefits of AI are big, the risks are too. "If you look at our responsible scaling policy, it's nothing but AI, autonomy, and CBRN — chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear," Amodei told The New York Times' "Hard Fork" podcast. "It is about hardcore misuse in AI autonomy that could be a threat to the lives of millions of people. That is what Anthropic is mostly worried about." Many workers also worry that artificial intelligence is an existential threat, and the use of an AI version of Jones' voice has stoked those fears. Disney, which now owns the "Star Wars" franchise and has a significant stake in Epic Games, began developing an AI version of Jones' voice in 2022, with the permission of Jones' estate. The company said in a statement that it "closely consulted" with Jones' family on the release of the "Fortnite" Darth Vader. The decision, however, attracted the attention of SAG-AFTRA, a union representing actors and other entertainers. It has filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board that Epic Games did not bargain or negotiate with the union before using Jones's voice. "We celebrate the right of our members and their estates to control the use of their digital replicas and welcome the use of new technologies to allow new generations to share in the enjoyment of those legacies and renowned roles," the union said in a statement. "However, we must protect our right to bargain terms and conditions around uses of voice that replace the work of our members, including those who previously did the work of matching Darth Vader's iconic rhythm and tone in video games." SAG-AFTRA, along with the Writers Guild of America, went on strike in 2023 for 148 days in part to force studios to negotiate terms around the use of AI in media. The potential Despite these risks, there's little stopping AI's advancement. And players have so far given the AI-powered Darth Vader in "Fortnite" positive reviews. Nicholas Amyoony, a "Fortnite" YouTuber with more than 8 million subscribers, said in a video that he has "never seen this many people" in one place in the game before. Amyoony said Epic Games seemed to give Darth Vader a lot of information about in-game players. It even knew about his buyable "skin." "Darth Vader had that information and knew a lot about me," he said. Though the character has had some hiccups, the bot is an early example of what's possible. Generative AI opens a whole new world of immersive experiences for gamers, one where characters talk back to players in natural language. Some popular franchises, like "Call of Duty," are experimenting with using AI to develop their games. Other studios are working on tech that can measure a player's emotions and convey that emotion to non-player characters, who then use AI to respond. "From generating real-time dialogue that responds to player emotions, to dynamically altering game environments or creating custom assets, our fusion of affective computing and generative AI brings gaming to life in ways never before possible," Ovomind, a GenAI company working to develop AI for video games, says in a blog post. As for Disney and Epic Games, the AI-powered Darth Vader in "Fortnite" is just the beginning of what will likely be significant gaming advancements, all the result of artificial intelligence. "Disney, Lucasfilm, and Epic Games are honored to bring his voice to Fortnite for millions of players to experience — showcasing how we responsibly embrace emerging technologies to expand storytelling while keeping people at the heart of the creative process," Sean Shoptaw, Disney's executive vice president of Disney Games and Digital Entertainment, said in a statement.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Google DeepMind CEO Warns Teens: AI Will Disrupt Jobs Within 5 Years—Start Preparing Now
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms industries across the globe, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is urging the next generation to adapt—before it's too late. Speaking during the Google I/O 2025 developer conference and later on the tech podcast Hard Fork, Hassabis shared a pressing message for today's teenagers: understanding AI is no longer optional. According to Hassabis, we are just years away from artificial intelligence fundamentally reshaping the job market. He predicts that many roles will be disrupted within five to ten years. "Just as the internet shaped millennials and smartphones defined Gen Z, generative AI is the hallmark of Gen Alpha," he said. "Over the next 5 to 10 years, I think we're going to find what normally happens with big new technology shifts, which is that some jobs get disrupted. But new, more valuable, usually more interesting jobs get created." Hassabis, who leads DeepMind—the advanced AI research lab behind Google's Gemini chatbot and efforts to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI)—warned that AGI may be less than a decade away. Unlike current AI tools, AGI would possess the ability to reason like a human. Given that outlook, he believes the time to act is now. 'Whatever happens with these AI tools, you'll be better off understanding how they work, and how they function, and what you can do with them,' he said. Encouraging students to adopt a proactive attitude, he added, 'Immerse yourself now. Learning to learn is key.' Hassabis's call to action aligns with trends already taking shape across education systems worldwide. However, he cautioned that being tech-savvy alone won't be enough. He emphasized the need for a strong foundation in STEM—particularly coding—while also developing soft 'meta skills' like creativity, adaptability, and resilience. 'These are the capabilities that will help the next generation thrive,' he explained. 'Getting good at the basics of STEM is still crucial, but equally important is developing the mindset to navigate constant change.' Since the release of ChatGPT in 2022, the AI landscape has evolved at lightning speed. With machines now capable of performing many hard skills, Hassabis stressed the need for cognitive flexibility—something he believes will remain uniquely human. 'It's important to use the time you have as an undergraduate to understand yourself better and learn how to learn,' he said in an earlier address to students. 'This capability is more durable and valuable than specific hard skills, which may quickly become outdated in the face of technological advancement.' As AI reshapes industries from tech to healthcare and finance, Hassabis advised students to stay curious and proactive. Beyond classroom learning, he encouraged exploring AI tools and experimenting independently. 'Learn the basics through your formal education, but experiment in your spare time so you're up to date when you graduate,' he recommended. His message is unmistakably clear: the AI revolution is no longer a distant possibility—it's already underway. For today's teens and students, embracing AI with curiosity and agility could be the key to thriving in the workplaces of tomorrow.
