I realize my statements on “AI can already do all our jobs” caused quite a stirr.
So let me explain and expand what I mean.
In my opinion the major breakthrough of AI is a computer with “reasoning” capabilities. This has basically been achieved already.
Not if you present AI…
While Siemiatkowski said AI is capable of performing his duties as CEO, he’s “not super excited” about the prospect of his job becoming obsolete.
Klarna declined Fortune’s request for further comment.
Siemiatkowski said, however, some Klarna employees are “rallying” to deploy as much AI as they can—mostly to make some extra money in their paychecks.
“We’re going to give some of the improvements that the efficiency that AI provides by increasing the pace at which the salaries of our employees increase,” Siemiatkowski told Bloomberg.
Other AI leaders aren’t as concerned quite yet about the technology’s capabilities to take over executive-level jobs.
A version of this story was published on Fortune.com on January 6, 2025.
