Ben Affleck says predictions that AI will wipe out jobs—or kill us all—are just propaganda: ‘In fact, more people technically are being employed’
- Posted on October 2, 2026
- By Fortune
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In brief
Hollywood actor Ben Affleck contests widespread concerns about artificial intelligence's potential to eliminate employment opportunities, arguing that technological advancement historically creates new jobs rather than destroying them. Following his substantial exit from an AI venture acquired by Netflix for $587 million, Affleck contends that current doomsday narratives surrounding AI-driven unemployment and existential threats are exaggerated claims lacking empirical support, while employment figures actually demonstrate growth across sectors.
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Ben Affleck says predictions that AI will wipe out jobs—or kill us all—are just propaganda: ‘In fact, more people technically are being employed’
Fears that AI could wipe out humanity are overblown, says Hollywood star Ben Affleck, who sold his AI startup to Netflix for $587 million earlier this year.
