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Why AI Could Trigger Mass UK Job Cuts

Jul 24, 2026
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As the UK government admits an AI minister to the cabinet for the first time, experts warn of impending corporate layoffs, economic collapse, and severe national security risks. In this interview, Nicholas Fairfax and Max Rangeley (editors of 'The Artificial Intelligence Revolution') join us to reveal why AI won't just take existing jobs. It may outcompete humans for new ones, driving mass unemployment and destabilising the economy. Plus, we explore the terrifying reality of AI-driven bioweapons and autonomous warfare. Check out their book here: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-11814-1 Get more of City AM 👇 🌐 http://www.cityam.com X(formerly Twitter): http://twitter.com/CityAM Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cityam Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/city_am LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/cityam
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