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DeepMind Director Says No AI White-Collar Job Bloodbath

6/11/2026

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Alex Imas (Google DeepMind director) said he has not seen evidence that AI is causing white-collar job losses.
Imas warned that firms could fire employees merely to appear AI-adapted, triggering a cascade of FOMO-driven cuts.
A Google DeepMind spokesperson clarified Imas was speaking personally and reiterated that current data show no white-collar bloodbath.
Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind CEO) said AI can increase productivity by automating tasks while creating new jobs.

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Alex Imas (Google DeepMind director) said he has not seen evidence that AI is causing white-collar job losses.
Imas warned that firms could fire employees merely to appear AI-adapted, triggering a cascade of FOMO-driven cuts.
A Google DeepMind spokesperson clarified Imas was speaking personally and reiterated that current data show no white-collar bloodbath.
Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind CEO) said AI can increase productivity by automating tasks while creating new jobs.