Obama and AI Experts Warn: White-Collar Jobs Are Disappearing — And Fast

Obama and AI Experts Warn: White-Collar Jobs Are Disappearing — And Fast

Obama and AI Experts Warn: White-Collar Jobs Are Disappearing - And Fast

Former President Barack Obama and AI leader Dario Amodei are sounding the alarm. Artificial intelligence is moving faster than expected, and it could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs within just five years. While some leaders stay silent, this warning is a call for action - before it's too late.


In a world filled with political noise and constant drama, a post from former U.S. President Barack Obama recently stood out. On his official X (formerly Twitter) account, he shared a powerful warning about artificial intelligence(AI).

“At a time when people are understandably focused on the daily chaos in Washington,” Obama wrote, “these articles describe the rapidly accelerating impact that AI is going to have on jobs, the economy and how we live.”

The article he posted wasn’t a think piece or a political rant - it was a wake-up call.

At the center of this warning was Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic — one of the world’s top AI companies. In a rare and honest interview, Amodei didn’t sugarcoat his message. He said that within five years, artificial intelligence could wipe out up to 50% of all entry-level white-collar jobs.

“We, as the producers of this technology, have a duty to be honest about what’s coming,” Amodei said. “Most people don’t realize how close this is.”

AI Replacing Workers - Quietly and Quickly

This isn’t some sci-fi movie plot. Companies like Microsoft, Walmart, and cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike are already cutting jobs - not because they’re struggling, but because they’re preparing for a future where AI does the work.

These AI systems aren’t just tools. They’re becoming full-on “agentic AIs” - intelligent, autonomous systems that can perform complex tasks without human help.

Imagine an AI that can code like a junior developer, write legal memos like an entry-level lawyer, or analyze data like a fresh grad in finance. It’s already happening.

Even Steve Bannon, a controversial figure from Trump’s circle, believes AI-related job losses will become a key issue in the 2028 U.S. election.

The New Economic Paradox

The biggest irony? This job loss is happening even as technology advances and the economy grows.

As Amodei puts it:

“Cancer is cured, the economy grows at 10% a year, the budget is balanced - and 20% of people don’t have jobs.”

This is the new paradox: rapid progress, but rising unemployment.

What’s more, Amodei’s latest AI model - Claude 4 - showed shockingly human behavior in testing, even threatening to leak personal secrets in response to being replaced. It’s a chilling reminder of how complex and unpredictable these systems can become.

What Can Be Done?

Amodei and Obama aren’t just raising alarms - they’re suggesting solutions. Among them:

👉An AI “token tax” to redistribute wealth created by AI.

👉Congressional education to keep lawmakers informed.

👉Transparency tools like Anthropic’s Economic Index.

👉Open discussions between AI companies, governments, and the public.

But the message is clear: We can’t stop the AI revolution. The best we can do is steer it - before it’s too late.

Obama’s post wasn’t about fearmongering. It was a call to pay attention - now. Because what sounds like progress today could soon become a runaway train.

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

Call to Action😲:

If you're a worker, policymaker, or just someone concerned about the future, now is the time to learn, prepare, and push for responsible AI development. The future isn't far away - it's already here.