79% of Americans Expect AI to Eliminate Net US Jobs
PeterDiamandis · x · 2026-07-30
Peter Diamandis shared survey data indicating that 79% of Americans anticipate AI will eliminate net jobs in the US, up from 73% in 2025.
In response, he advocated for the opposite outcome, emphasizing that AI should empower people to create their own jobs and futures. He called for a mindset shift, viewing AI as a tool that happens for people rather than to them.
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