6% US job loss mirrors Great Recession
Economists projecting just a net 6% loss of US jobs by 2030 say that alone would mirror the severity of the Great Recession.
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Tech Whistleblower: You Only Have 3 Years Left Before This Hits! - Mo Gawdat
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Jun 1, 2026
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The Symptoms of AGI by 2030
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30% of Jobs in Certain Sectors Gone by 2028
Mo Gawdat is bold on a specific prediction: 30% of jobs in sectors like call centres and graphic design will vanish by 2027-2028. He warns a hiring freeze at entry level is already in effect — job losses are next.
30% of certain sector jobs gone by 2028
Mo Gawdat predicts 30% of jobs in specific sectors such as call centres and graphic design will disappear by 2027-2028.
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