In a recent tech conference in Paris, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang pushed back against the assertion made by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei that AI could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs within the next five years. Amodei’s prediction, which he made back in May, has sparked a debate within the tech industry about the future impact of artificial intelligence on the job market.
Huang acknowledged that AI will indeed have an impact on the workforce, but he dismissed Amodei’s claim, stating that while some jobs may become obsolete, many new jobs will also be created. He emphasized that as companies become more productive with the help of AI, they tend to hire more people rather than eliminating jobs altogether.
During a press briefing at Viva Technology in Paris, Huang criticized Amodei’s views on AI, stating that the Anthropic CEO believes AI is so powerful and expensive that only their company should be developing it. He emphasized the importance of building and advancing AI technology safely and responsibly in an open and transparent manner.
Furthermore, Huang highlighted NVIDIA’s efforts in the field of quantum computing, pointing to their hybrid quantum-classical platform CUDA-Q. He expressed optimism about the progress of quantum computing, stating that it is reaching an “inflection point” and could soon start solving real-world problems.
In response to Huang’s remarks, an Anthropic spokesperson clarified that Amodei has never claimed that only their company can build safe and powerful AI. They emphasized that Amodei has advocated for a national transparency standard for AI developers, including Anthropic, to ensure that the public and policymakers are aware of the capabilities and risks of AI models.
The debate between the CEOs of NVIDIA and Anthropic underscores the ongoing discussions within the tech industry about the societal implications of AI and automation on the job market. While concerns about job displacement due to AI are valid, experts like Huang believe that with the right approach, AI can lead to innovation and the creation of new opportunities in the workforce.
As the development of AI technology continues to progress, it is crucial for companies to prioritize safety, responsibility, and transparency in their AI initiatives to ensure a positive impact on society as a whole.
References:
1. https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/06/14/0512258/anthropics-ceo-is-wrong-ai-wont-eliminate-half-of-white-collar-jobs-says-nvidias-ceo?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed
2. https://www.techspot.com/news/108317-jensen-huang-hits-back-anthropic-ceo-warning-ai.html
