Geoffrey Hinton, a leading figure in artificial intelligence, warned that accelerating advances in AI could displace swaths of white-collar workers as early as 2026, with systems moving from short coding tasks to months-long software projects. His caution comes as economists flag a “jobless boom,” in which productivity climbs while payrolls lag. KPMG’s Diane Swonk said growth has decoupled from labor markets as firms trim staffing after pandemic-era hiring. Yet a Teneo survey of more than 350 large-company CEOs found 67% expect AI to boost entry-level hiring in 2026 and 58% plan to add senior leadership roles, as companies accelerate recruitment for engineering and AI-focused positions while automating routine tasks.
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