AI Reduces Demand For White-Collar Jobs

Researchers at Northwestern's Kellogg School and MIT used large language models to analyze patents (1850–2024) and U.S. Census job-task descriptions, and found that AI exposure is likely to reduce relative demand for white-collar occupations over the next five to ten years. The study shows a reversal of a 20th-century pattern where higher-paying, college-educated jobs benefited from technology. It recommends workers focus on interpersonal, creative, and AI-augmented skills.