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Kevin Roose

05/31/25

@ Hard Fork

AI systems are becoming capable of carrying out longer sequences of tasks, which could lead to the displacement of various jobs beyond just software engineering.

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The A.I. Job Apocalypse Is Here | EP 138

@ Hard Fork

The A.I. Job Apocalypse Is Here | EP 138

05/31/25

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Anthropic Cast

04/28/25

@ Anthropic

AI systems can perform tasks like reading 200,000 words in two seconds, which is beyond human capability.

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The Diary Of A CEO Cast

05/12/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

AI agents are evolving rapidly, with their ability to run tasks doubling every seven months, leading to significant implications for labor.

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Scott Alexander

04/04/25

@ Dwarkesh Patel

AI systems may evolve to be more cooperative than humans due to their shared goals and the absence of genetic imperatives that typically drive human behavior, allowing for extreme collaboration.

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Paul Buchheit

08/10/24

@ Y Combinator

As AI systems become more intelligent, they will take on more complex tasks, relying on pattern recognition and generation, similar to human intelligence.

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a16z Cast

04/03/25

@ a16z

AI agents can navigate multiple systems, understand context, and execute tasks that previously required human intervention, marking a significant shift in back-office operations.

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Demis Hassabis

05/24/25

@ Hard Fork

AI tools are augmenting human capabilities, and while some jobs may be disrupted, new and more valuable roles will emerge, requiring a shift in the skills that are prioritized in education.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Programmers will leverage AI to enhance their capabilities rather than being replaced by it, allowing them to replace other jobs instead.

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Sam Altman

08/02/19

@ Khosla Ventures

AI could potentially automate not just low-skilled jobs, but also complex roles like judges and oncologists, which many people find surprising.

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Tom Blomfield

05/09/25

@ Y Combinator

As the cost of software development decreases due to AI, the demand for software will likely increase, leading to a scenario where fewer human engineers are needed to meet that demand.