You have the Microsoft AI CEO, Anthropic CEO, Andrew Yang, Geoffrey Huntley… all sounding the alarm saying AI will automate most white collar jobs in 12-18 months. You have Jack Dorsey of Block who laid off 4000 , half the company, due to AI, despite record breaking profits. They are actively making people feel depressed and suicidal. They already have their slice of the pie. They’ve made their money. They could quit today and be fine for the rest of their lives. I have a wife and 2 kids I have to feed. I am a software engineer, I don’t make FAANG level salary. I’m making just above the 6 figure mark with no RSUs or bonuses. I just barely afforded a house 2 years ago with the downpayment I scrounged up, and I paid off my student loans 4 years back. I was finally able to put more into my retirement accounts this year. I drive a 15 year old beater car that’s paid off. I am by no means complaining. I’m proud of how far I’ve come. I’m happy with my life. Sure, sometimes it’s a tight squeeze with my salary being the only income, but I’m comfortable. I still have a good 20-30 years left before I can comfortably retire. And now I’m being told all the hard work I put in will be wiped out. That I’ll lose my job. That my family will go hungry. It’s a lot to soak in. I’ve been depressed these past few months and I’m in shock at this point. I know I’m supposed to learn AI but my anxiety and depression are getting in the way of my making progress submitted by /u/Healthy_Cup_7711
Originally posted by u/Healthy_Cup_7711 on r/ArtificialInteligence