The haves and have nots of the AI gold rush
The vibes around the current AI boom aren't great, even in the tech industry.
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According to Menlo Ventures partner Deedy Das, the AI boom is creating stark wealth inequality in San Francisco's tech industry. While approximately 10,000 people at companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia have accumulated retirement wealth exceeding $20 million, most other tech workers earning under $500k worry they'll never reach similar financial security despite high salaries. Das highlights additional concerns including ongoing layoffs, software engineers questioning the relevance of their skills, and widespread anxiety about career paths and the future of work in an AI-driven economy.