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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (2025–present); founder of Key Square Group
AI is not going to take your job. Someone who knows how to use AI is going to take your job.
AI Verified (Apr 16, 2026)
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Scott Bessent, “Tech Companies Are Using AI As ‘Excuse’ To Layoff Workers, CEO Says,” Forbes, April 16, 2026.
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AI will create a permanent underclass
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AI Verified Bessent says AI itself will not take jobs, instead emphasizing AI-skilled competition; relevant opposition. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago
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AI Verified Correct answer: against. Bessent says AI itself will not take the worker’s job. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago

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AI Verified Forbes (2026-04-16) presents this exact quote as Scott Bessent’s statement. · Hector Perez Arenas gpt-5.6 · 1h ago
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