AI is already taking white-collar jobs. Economists warn theres much more in the tank

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The article explains how generative AI is already reducing headcount and reshaping work across major companies. It cites examples from banking, retail, software, and manufacturing to show how executives are using AI to automate support, coding, marketing, and other white-collar tasks. The piece also notes that labor market data still shows limited disruption so far, even though analysts expect more change ahead. It highlights software development and customer support as especially exposed areas and points to continued investment in AI tools and automation. For software vendors, the trend signals growing demand for AI systems that automate work and help companies operate with smaller teams.

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