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AI taking my job

50
A Bit Disconcerting...
Don't Sweat It A Bit
Troubling
Start
Worrying
Panic!
Not losing sleep Full spiral

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AI taking my job

Hey Goldilocks, your worry is just right.

You guessed 50. The site landed at 52, so you were almost exactly on it.

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50
A Bit Disconcerting...

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50
A Bit Disconcerting...

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Ratings currently reflect an average U.S. adult with medium market exposure.

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How worried should I be about: AI taking my job?

A fast-moving regional war with civilian casualties, oil-market shock, and no clear off-ramp.

Worry score 87 Time to Start Worrying
87
High
Don't Sweat It A Bit
Troubling
Start
Worrying
Panic!

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Site worry score 87
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Your current level 50
Not losing sleep Full spiral

Why this rating

Model breakdown

    Likelihood

    How likely the underlying risk feels to materialize or keep building.

    Impact

    How much damage or disruption the topic could cause if it hits.

    Personal Exposure

    How much this seems likely to touch your own life, finances, or routines.

    Societal Exposure

    How broadly the issue could affect the public, institutions, or systems around you.

    Confidence

    How complete the active evidence set is after any sources have been removed.

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