The loudest warning about AI and jobs yet

US software development job postings rose 15% since Claude Code launched in February 2025, with 71% of the increase for senior-level roles. Early-career jobs shrank 2.7% this year while mid-career jobs grew 1.6%, suggesting AI is eroding entry-level work. Over 200 economists, AI researchers, and Nobel laureates signed a statement urging action on AI job disruption.