Archive · 10 Nov 2025
DeepSeek Researcher Predicts AI Will Eliminate Human Jobs in a Decade
Imagine a super-smart computer program called AI.
A researcher named Chen Deli thinks that in about 10 years, these AI programs will be so good that they could do almost all the jobs that people do.
He's worried this will be a very big problem for everyone.
Chen Deli says that even though AI technology is exciting, it might not be good for people's jobs.
He believes companies that make AI should be like protectors, telling everyone about the dangers and helping to make sure things stay safe.
Other leaders in AI also think AI might take away jobs, but some think it will also create new kinds of jobs, or that people who learn to use AI well will still be needed.
One leader even said that AI might do his own job someday!
A DeepSeek researcher predicts AI could eliminate all human jobs within 10-20 years, presenting a 'massive' societal challenge.
The researcher expressed extreme positivity towards AI technology but a negative outlook on its societal impact, particularly job displacement.
Tech companies developing AI should act as 'defenders' and 'whistleblowers', warning society of potential risks and helping to maintain human safety and order.
Other AI leaders have also warned about job loss, with predictions ranging from half of entry-level white-collar jobs to acknowledgement of job replacement but with a more optimistic view on new job creation.
Some leaders believe the future of work will favor humans who can effectively utilize AI tools, rather than AI directly replacing humans.
- Who
- Chen Deli, a senior researcher at DeepSeek
- What
- Expressed a pessimistic view on AI's impact, stating it could eliminate all human jobs within a decade and warning of societal challenges.
- When
- During the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen (early 2025 implied)
- Where
- Wuzhen, China
- Why
- To highlight potential risks of AI development and to advocate for tech companies to take responsibility as guardians of humanity.
Pessimistic Outlook
Optimistic/Balanced Outlook
Impact on Human Employment
Pessimistic Outlook
AI could potentially wipe out all human jobs within the next 10-20 years, posing a massive challenge to society.
Optimistic/Balanced Outlook
AI may replace many human jobs, but it could also create new, more valuable jobs, or the advantage will lie with humans who effectively use AI.
Role of Tech Companies
Pessimistic Outlook
Tech companies should act as 'defenders' and 'whistleblowers', warning society of potential risks and helping to reshape societal order.
Optimistic/Balanced Outlook
While acknowledging AI's potential to replace jobs, the focus is on the overall positive outlook and the creation of new opportunities rather than existential threats.
- Speaker
- Chen Deli, Senior Researcher at DeepSeek
- Event
- World Internet Conference in Wuzhen
- DeepSeek's Stance
- Extremely positive about AI technology itself, but views its societal impact negatively, particularly regarding job displacement.
- Timeline for Job Displacement
- Within the next 10-20 years
- Other AI Leaders' Views
- Anthropic CEO predicts AI could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs; OpenAI CEO acknowledges AI could replace jobs but maintains a positive outlook; Google DeepMind CEO believes AI could create new jobs; Nvidia CEO states job loss will be to humans using AI effectively.
