Even the people building AI don't know exactly where it's going
The AI industry is experiencing a shift in tone as leaders begin to question their previous predictions about the technology's impact on jobs. While tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini have gained mainstream usage, the anticipated rapid replacement of jobs has not materialized as expected. Many companies and workers are finding ways to integrate AI into existing roles rather than fully automate them.
- ▪Dario Amodei and Bill Gates previously predicted massive job losses due to AI.
- ▪Sam Altman admitted he may have overestimated AI's impact on entry-level jobs.
- ▪Despite advancements, only 10% of people feel more excited than concerned about AI.
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AI Even the people building AI don't know exactly where it's going News By Amanda Caswell published 27 May 2026 Does anyone really know WTF is going on? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Credit: Tom’s Guide/David Paul Morris/Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg/Chance Yeh/Getty) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter For the past two years, the AI industry has sounded remarkably certain about the future.
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