AI verdringt hoogopgeleide professionals naar gig-economie, voorspelt onderzoek

US research firm Citrini and tech entrepreneur Alap Shah have outlined a scenario exploring AI's economic impact by June 2028. In their thought experiment, highly educated professionals — including product managers and accountants — lose their jobs to AI systems and are forced into the gig economy. A senior employee earning $180,000 in 2025 could find themselves driving for ride-hailing platforms within three years. The scenario raises questions about the pace of AI-driven displacement among white-collar workers.