AI’s apocalyptic jobs prophecy is about to become reality

Group 1 - The core concern among employees at Anthropic is the potential for AI to render many jobs irrelevant, with some expressing fears about their own job security due to advancements in AI technology [2][3] - The launch of Anthropic's new tool, "plugins," is seen as a significant development, allowing AI to function as a specialist assistant across various roles such as legal, marketing, finance, and customer support [4][5] - The introduction of AI agents marks a transition from simple question-and-answer bots to more autonomous digital co-workers capable of automating a wide range of business tasks [5][6] Group 2 - The market reaction to Anthropic's release was immediate and severe, resulting in a loss of hundreds of billions of dollars in market value for legacy software companies [6][7] - Companies like WPP and Rightmove have experienced significant stock declines, with WPP falling 15% and Rightmove down 10%, reflecting concerns over AI's impact on marketing and real estate sectors [7] - A notable decline in US software maker indexes resulted in a loss of $300 billion in a single day, highlighting the broader market implications of AI advancements [7][8]