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Epic Economist, 2/27/26
"80 Millions Jobs Will Be Wiped Out By
The Worst Labor Market Crisis In Our Lifetime"
"America isn't ready for what AI is about to do to the job market. In this video, we break down the real stories and predictions that are circulating right now about how artificial intelligence is expected to eliminate up to 80 million jobs in the next 12 to 18 months. This is happening right now, and most people are not paying attention.
From Microsoft's AI CEO predicting that most white collar tasks will be fully automated in the near future, to Andrew Yang warning that 20 to 50 million office jobs could disappear in the next few years, the signals are everywhere. Major tech companies are already cutting thousands of positions while posting record profits. And the people being let go aren't just entry level workers. They're mid-career professionals, software engineers, lawyers, accountants, marketers, designers, and customer service workers who spent years building careers that are now being replaced by algorithms.
What makes this moment so different from past technological shifts is the speed. During the Industrial Revolution, workers who lost their jobs to machines could at least operate those machines. But with AI, the technology doesn't just do the work. It manages itself, improves itself, and costs almost nothing compared to a human employee. That changes the equation entirely. Companies no longer need your experience or your loyalty. They need efficiency. And AI delivers that without asking for a paycheck, benefits, or time off.
We're already seeing the impact on everyday people. Some have been out of work for over a year with no prospects in sight. Others are being asked to train the very AI systems that are replacing them just to make ends meet. Copywriters, customer service reps, and creative professionals are watching their industries transform overnight. And the ripple effects go far beyond the individual. When millions of people lose their income, local businesses suffer, communities shrink, and the broader economy takes a serious hit.
But it's not all doom and gloom. There is a growing conversation about what still makes humans valuable in this new landscape. Taste, judgment, creativity, and the ability to understand what resonates with real people are skills that AI hasn't mastered yet. The workers who are learning to adapt, building new skill sets, and figuring out how to use AI as a tool rather than compete against it are the ones most likely to come out ahead.
This video features real voices from people across the country sharing their experiences, fears, and insights about the AI job crisis. Whether you're currently employed, job searching, or just trying to figure out what comes next, this is a conversation that affects all of us. Now is the time to pay attention, start preparing, and have honest conversations about the future of work in America."
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