The haves and have nots of the AI gold rush

Menlo Ventures partner Deedy Das observes a stark divide in the current AI boom, noting that while approximately 10,000 individuals, including founders and employees at companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia, have achieved significant wealth exceeding $20 million, the majority of others worry about their long-term financial security. This disparity is exacerbated by ongoing layoffs and a sense of obsolescence among software engineers, leading to career confusion and a general malaise about work. While some dismiss these concerns as the privileged complaining, others highlight the paradoxical nature of AI, which acts as both a lottery ticket for a few and a threat to the livelihoods of many.

(Source：TechCrunch)