Vivek Ramaswamy Warns of AI-Driven Workforce Shift, Highlights Blue-Collar Resilience

Entrepreneur and politician Vivek Ramaswamy warns that AI advancements are poised to disrupt white-collar jobs, urging attention to workforce restructuring. "ChatGPT won’t be fitting our pipes or replacing our roof tiles anytime soon," he asserts, predicting a surge in demand for trades like welding and electrical work as AI reshapes employment landscapes.

Forbes reports 90% of employers plan to adopt AI solutions within five years, with 73% prioritizing AI talent acquisition. Meta’s recent layoffs—3,600 jobs cut—mirror broader industry trends as companies optimize for AI efficiency. A study of 5,000 U.S. professionals reveals 52% fear job displacement, underscoring Ramaswamy’s thesis of an emerging industrial revolution centered on artificial intelligence.