Could Salesforce Layoffs Push Workers Into Uber Driving? Citrini Research Models An AI Spillover Scenario

Citrini Research has published a speculative scenario suggesting that the AI boom could lead to widespread white-collar job displacement, potentially causing a “Global Intelligence Crisis.” This scenario posits that workers laid off from companies like Salesforce might be forced into gig economy jobs like Uber driving, increasing labor supply and suppressing wages for existing workers. The research emphasizes that if unchecked, this could create a negative feedback loop impacting consumer spending and driving further AI adoption in businesses.