21 August 2026

Goldman Sachs: AI already reducing jobs in developed economies

• Goldman Sachs research identified five sectors where AI is currently displacing workers: call centers, software publishing, consulting, advertising, and entry-level positions.
• The impact is most visible in developed economies rather than emerging ones, suggesting wealthier countries are adopting AI tools faster.
• Job losses are happening now, not in some distant future scenario economists often debate.

How it was covered

The NeuronPete Huang & Grant Harvey

Goldman Sachs research shows AI is already impacting employment in developed economies, with the clearest effects visible in call centers, software publishing, consulting, advertising, and entry-level positions.