Andrew Yang Warns Mass White-Collar AI Layoffs Are Imminent, Estimates 20-50% Job Loss Within Years

Summary

Andrew Yang published "The End of the Office" on February 17, 2026, warning that AI-driven mass layoffs targeting white-collar workers could materialize within 12 to 18 months, faster than most economists and policymakers anticipate. Yang estimates 20-50% of the approximately 70 million US white-collar workers could face role elimination in the coming years. He identifies the most vulnerable as accountants and paralegals, software developers, customer service representatives, marketing professio