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Andrew Yang: AI to Cause Major White-Collar Layoffs Soon

2/17/2026

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Andrew Yang, CEO of Noble Mobile and founder of the Forward Party, warns AI will trigger significant white-collar layoffs in 12 to 18 months.
He says companies will cut jobs to stay competitive as markets favor leaner payrolls.
Yang identifies vulnerable roles such as mid-career office workers and middle managers.
The impact will extend to local businesses that rely on office workers.
Compensation for human labor is likely to decline.

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Andrew Yang, CEO of Noble Mobile and founder of the Forward Party, warns AI will trigger significant white-collar layoffs in 12 to 18 months.
He says companies will cut jobs to stay competitive as markets favor leaner payrolls.
Yang identifies vulnerable roles such as mid-career office workers and middle managers.
The impact will extend to local businesses that rely on office workers.
Compensation for human labor is likely to decline.