Shaw Walters Predicts Complete Job Automation Due to AI

Shaw Walters, founder of Eliza Labs, predicts that AI will automate all jobs, comparing this shift to historical injustices. He will discuss this at the AI Summit at Consensus 2025.

Key points from his insights include:

  • AI agents will handle tasks traditionally performed by humans, shifting job dynamics.
  • Coding will be a primary use case for AI agents, making programming more accessible.
  • AI can streamline communication within teams by summarizing discussions and tracking updates.
  • Blockchain technology is essential for AI agents to function effectively, allowing them to perform financial transactions via wallets.
  • Walters envisions a future where everyone becomes an investor rather than a worker, challenging current economic structures.
  • The potential societal impact of automation raises questions about human purpose and creativity.

Walters emphasizes that the transition to a fully automated workforce is inevitable, prompting a reevaluation of human roles in society.