Anthropic CEO Warns of AI Impact on Entry-Level Jobs as Valuation Faces Scrutiny

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has signaled a major shift in the labor market, suggesting that artificial intelligence could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar positions over the next one to five years. The comments arrive as the AI lab continues to roll out new models, including the recent Claude Opus 5.5.

While Anthropic currently holds a $965 billion valuation, Amodei’s outlook has introduced questions about the future demand for the company's AI services. Market participants are weighing these potential economic implications against the firm's current standing as a top-tier AI competitor.

Prediction markets are currently reflecting a cautious sentiment. There is only a 2% probability priced in for Anthropic’s valuation to hit $600 billion by December 31, indicating that the market remains skeptical of a significant drop despite the CEO's warnings.

Investors are now looking toward Anthropic’s strategic moves, including potential shifts in partnerships with Amazon and Google or new funding rounds. Any delays in investment or updates on enterprise adoption are expected to influence how the market prices the company's future prospects.