Is AI Replacing Jobs—or Creating New Ones? In recent headlines, the question of whether artificial intelligence (AI) is a threat to employment—or a force for opportunity—has polarised discussions across industries. From tech giants to front-line workers, voices on both sides of the debate bring compelling data and personal stories to the table. Let’s unpack both perspectives and explore what this transformation means for workers today—and tomorrow. 1. The Fear: AI as a Job Terminator Speculation about widespread job loss is neither new nor unfounded. Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, recently warned that AI could eliminate up to 50% of entry‑level white‑collar jobs within five years greatworks.ai +3 thevuetimes.com +3 businesstoday.in +3 businessinsider.com+2 businessinsider.com +2 timesofindia.indiatimes.com +2 . That alarm has found echoes in other sectors: One PhD computer‑science candidate lamented, “AI is stealing my jobs” , describing how routine coding tasks—...