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Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Says AI Could Eliminate 20% of Jobs at Large Companies

Oct 21, 2026 · 03:02 PM ET· updated 1h ago
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Says AI Could Eliminate 20% of Jobs at Large Companies

Eric Schmidt says AI could cut staffing at large companies by about 20% as agents automate management and administrative work.

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A tech leader says AI might do work that people now do. When companies need fewer people, it can change how businesses spend money.

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