Too hot, too cold or right? This is a key issue in Jinlok’s fable. She inserted into the home of three bears and escaped the window according to the version, vowing not to do so much broken and into advance, or being horriblely punished by some typical 19th-century folk tale.
The idea of Generation Z’s generation entering the workforce (around 13 to 28 years old) is even more urgent: How severe will the AI revolution cause their careers? Forecasts range from too cold to too hot, and in the summer of 2025, prominent business and economic leaders have moved away from their stance. Billionaire founder Jensen Huang is an essential AI chip maker Nvidiais a pole for debate, while Dario Amodei, the CEO of cutting-edge AI startups, is in another pole position. In the middle of this Goldilocks equation, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.
Dario Amodei: Issue an Alert
Humanity CEO Dario Amodei became the most outspoken pessimist. In a series of interviews and public appearances, Amodei warned in an interview with Axios AI can eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs over the next five years, which could put the U.S. unemployment rate as high as 20%. He noted that like humans’ own Claude 4, the advanced AI model was quickly adopted, which was already an automated task once reserved for junior employees in areas such as technology, finance, law and consulting.
“As producers of this technology, we have the responsibility and obligation to be honest with what is going to happen,” Amodei said. “Most of them didn’t realize it was going to happen. It sounds crazy and people just don’t believe it.”
Amodei’s warnings have data support: Big Tech’s new graduates hire It has dropped by 50% since 201925% of new graduate employees were recorded from 2023 to 2024 alone. New graduates account for only 7% of large technicians. recent World Economic Forum The survey shows that 40% of employers expect to reduce their workforce in areas where AI can automate tasks between 2025 and 2030.
Amodei calls for urgent government action, including proposals such as “symbol taxes” of AI-generated income to support displaced workers.
Jansen Huang: Change, not Destruction
Jansen HuangNvidia’s CEO, if subtle, can offer a more optimistic range. Huang insisted that concerns about mass unemployment were exaggerated when he admitted that AI would change 100% of his job. Instead, he believes that AI will redefine work, automate daily tasks, while also creating new roles and opportunities.
“I’m sure 100% of everyone’s work will change. The work we do at work will be changed. But, very likely – my work has changed,” Huang said in Recent interviews Tickets with CNN Zacharya.
Huang believes that the key to thriving in the AI era is to embrace AI literacy. He warned those who failed to adapt to risks, but he also pointed to the emergence of new career paths in AI training, data labeling and system integration. For Huang, the “Goldilocks” solution is innovative: As long as society continues to generate new ideas, AI’s productivity can improve everyone.
Jerome Powell: The Cautious Centre
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell took the middle ground, acknowledging the risks and potential of AI. Before Congress and in International ForumPowell says AI’s impact on the economy and labor market may be “important”.
“It is certainly possible that at least in the beginning, AI will replace a lot of jobs, not just increase people’s labor.” Powell told parliamentarians. “In the long run, AI may increase productivity and increase employment. But it is a transformative technology and its impact is unknown.”
Powell stressed that central banks are closely monitoring the impact of AI, but stressed that policy responses must come from Congress, not the Fed. He has, too Cited research Tips generated AI could boost global GDP by 7% in a decade, despite warnings that up to 300 million jobs worldwide could be affected.
Z Gen: Into a firefight
For Gen Z, the bet cannot be higher. As the first generation of the workforce entering the AI transformation, they face a future entry-level job, but new opportunities may arise for those with the right skills.
one Major global surveys From Gallup, 63% of Gen Z workers worry that generated AI will eliminate work, which only matches millennials. This anxiety promotes high-skill efforts, with at least 70% of Zers developing new skills every week to stay competitive. This anxiety is not only theoretical—people without direct AI experience are more likely to feel anxious (55%), suggesting that uncertainty and lack of guidance amplify these fears. The same study found that only 10% of Zers without AI experience were excited about technology, highlighting widespread uneasiness.
A recent survey of American workers showed that 52% of Gen Z respondents were worried that people with better AI skills could replace their jobs within next year. This is the highest level of attention of all the generations surveyed, surpassing millennials (45%) and generation x (33%). Anxiety is driving Gen Z to pursue professional development at a higher rate, and 26% plan to take six to 10 courses next year to keep their skills relevant.
Nvidia did not respond to a request for comment. Anthropomorphism also mentioned wealth Comment on Human Co-founder and Policy Director Jack Clark’s comment: “It is a matter of pragmatism to start a conversation about the impact of AI on entry-level work. As producers of this technology, we are obliged to look transparently and clearly on the potential social and economic impact of AI.”
For this story, wealth Use the generated AI to help with the initial draft. The editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.
