California lawmakers, whose state is home to the most advanced artificial intelligence developers, are concerned that Congress is not prepared to respond to a job market where AI takes over entry-level jobs in the technology sector.
It’s not clear yet how often AI is replacing — or will replace — entry-level jobs, but there are early indicators, including one Oxford Economic analysis, that suggest a decline in entry-level tech roles. Now, the lawmakers who are watching this play out in their backyards are warning that AI is set to replace many of the roles graduates trained for.
“We’re deeply unprepared to respond to this issue,” Rep. Sam Liccardo, a Bay Area Democrat, told NOTUS. “Outside of a dozen of us, I don’t think there’s any significant focus from Congress on this existential challenge for our society.”