04/02/2026
Les Jones
Atiba Marketing Director
Anthropic, the company that makes Claude, released a report this week that anyone concerned about being replaced by AI should be aware of. The report is as long as the Monday after a holiday, so here is a recap.
Anthropic’s research basically says AI, especially tools like ChatGPT and Claude, is starting to touch a lot of high-skill office jobs. But even though those roles are “exposed,” we’re not yet seeing major job losses.
What *is* happening is slower hiring and slower growth in those areas, especially for younger workers just starting out.
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Who’s most affected?
Jobs that deal with information, like software, finance, and admin work, are the ones feeling the squeeze the most. These tend to be higher-paying roles filled by well-educated workers.
Entry-level is feeling it first
Hiring has slowed for people in their early 20s trying to break into these fields. AI might be squeezing the bottom of the ladder before pushing people out of jobs entirely.
AI isn’t replacing people as much as expected
Even though AI could , in theory, automate many tasks, in reality, it’s mostly being used to help people work faster or better, not replace them outright. Most usage is more “assistive” than fully automated.
No mass layoffs (so far)
Despite all the hype, there hasn’t been a clear jump in unemployment among these workers since AI tools started taking off.
Long-term outlook
Jobs that are heavily exposed to AI might still grow, just not as quickly over the next decade.
Bottom line:
If you’re worried that AI will take your job, Anthropic’s research indicates you can breathe a little easier; you have time to adapt. AI isn’t causing an overnight job apocalypse. It’s a slow shift: jobs are changing, skills are evolving, and the biggest impact right now is how a job gets done, not whether it exists at all.
Les
