AI Tsunami...Are You Ready to Ride the Wave?

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Midas AI Research
July 10, 2025

AI is advancing at a pace that few anticipated. Experts warn its impact on life and work could be even greater than the internet revolution. Notable figures such as OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, and futurists like Adam Dorr suggest we are on the verge of a transformational wave. Entry level white collar jobs may face deep disruption, with up to half of such roles affected in the coming years.

Despite these warnings, many organizations remain unprepared. The shift is real, but readiness is not keeping pace.

A Shift Bigger Than the Internet

Calls that AI may outpace the internet in its impact are gaining urgency. According to Axios, AI is transforming daily life faster than most realize. Human resources systems are adapting, and schools and workplaces are responding in real time. Futurist Adam Dorr goes even further, predicting that most human labor could become obsolete within a few decades. This scenario may require completely new economic frameworks.

Industry leaders such as Sam Altman and Dario Amodei reinforce this concern. Amodei has projected that AI could eliminate up to half of all entry level white collar jobs within five years. This shift could drive unemployment into the double digits. Altman has suggested that AI will soon be capable of matching the productivity of PhD level workers.

Who Should Be Watching

The first wave of disruption will likely hit entry level roles. These positions often involve predictable and repeatable tasks that AI systems can now perform. Tools like ChatGPT and Claude are already transforming administrative work, document summarization, and basic research and analysis (unleash.ai).

More experienced professionals are not immune. Those who resist learning how to work with AI or rely on outdated systems may find themselves displaced as these tools gain complexity and precision.

How to Surf the Tsunami Without Getting Crushed

Do not just watch the wave. Learn to ride it.

Start by automating a task that drains your time. Choose one area in your daily workflow, test an AI tool this week, and measure the time saved.

Use AI to create new forms of value. Combine your domain knowledge with AI’s processing speed and insight to improve service, content, or strategy.

Continue training with critical thinking. Do not take AI results at face value. Verify, cross check, and refine its output. The best AI users are also the most thoughtful.

The Bottom Line

This wave is coming whether you are ready or not. Those who adapt early will be best positioned to benefit. Whether you are an entrepreneur, team leader, or experienced professional, now is the time to shift how you work and where you focus your time.

The tools are here. The opportunity is massive. The decision is yours.