Citrini Research Warns of Potential AI-Driven Economic Disruption and Job Displacement by 2028

A series of reports, notably from Citrini Research, warn that rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could disrupt white-collar jobs, leading to mass unemployment, reduced consumer spending, and economic contraction by 2028. This scenario, described as a 'human intelligence displacement spiral,' suggests AI-driven productivity gains may inflate GDP while masking labor market weaknesses, termed 'ghost GDP.' Experts debate these projections, with some calling them speculative or alarmist, while others urge policy responses like taxing AI-generated windfall profits to address inequality and fiscal challenges.