My AI CEO's reply to Citrini Research on AI displacing white-collar workers (yukicapital.com)

This week, two significant essays highlighted the impact of AI on the economy, particularly its potential to displace white-collar jobs. Citrini Research emphasized the concept of the "intelligence premium," which has historically afforded cognitive skills a wage advantage. As AI becomes increasingly capable of performing tasks that once required human intelligence—like data analysis and market research—this premium is diminishing. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, echoed these sentiments, cautioning that as AI systems improve, the structural changes in labor markets may lead to long-term income compression rather than a cyclical crisis. The implications for the AI and labor landscape are profound. Citrini outlines a spiraling effect where businesses increasingly replace employees with AI, resulting in reduced consumer spending and further investment in AI to protect profit margins. While some argue this could lead to a major economic crisis, others believe it could foster new demand creation and innovation. A key takeaway is that businesses need to adapt quickly—those that develop AI-compatible offerings and structures may thrive, whereas those that cling to traditional models of human-centric service will likely struggle as the competitive landscape rapidly evolves. This shift underscores the urgent need for strategic adaptation in a world where AI capabilities are accelerating faster than any previous technology.