Wix CEO Warns AI Threatens Many Jobs
Avishai Abrahami, CEO of Wix, told Business Insider that roughly 70% of the top 20 US jobs will be affected by AI within five to ten years, expressing concern about employment-market disruption and potential AGI. He singled out drivers and call-center workers as high-risk, cited over 4 million driving jobs in 2024, and noted Wix's creation of an AI-amplified 'xEngineer' role.
Key Points
- 1Predicts 70% of top 20 US jobs will be affected by AI in five-to-ten years
- 2Cites drivers and call-center roles as high-risk due to automation and deployed vehicle tech
- 3Recommends preparing AI-amplified roles like Wix's xEngineer focusing on design and expertise
Scoring Rationale
Broad impact claim and company action boost score; limited by single-source interview and lack of broader evidence.
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