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AI could replace large fractions of staff in advertising, software, and transportation
  • A friend in e‑commerce predicts AI could replace 80 % of her copy‑writing team.
  • At Anthropic, AI already writes most of the code, and similar trends appear in software firms.
  • Driverless vehicles already handle about 15 % of taxi trips in San Francisco, foreshadowing broader displacement in transportation.
Howard MarxOaktree Capital00:40:00

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AI could replace 80% of her staff in an e‑commerce advertising copy team. Howard Marx
Advertising impact
Driverless cars already handle roughly 15% of the taxi trips in San Francisco. Howard Marx
Transportation impact

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