# Read the letter Eric Schmidt, Reid Hoffman, and top economists signed warning about AI's threat to jobs

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-13 17:07 UTC · Category: Business

## Executive Summary
Tech leaders and hundreds of economists sign a joint warning that AI could jeopardize millions of jobs

## Intelligence Brief
Coverage from Yahoo Finance, AP News and The Washington Post emphasizes the signatories’ uncertainty, describing the situation as “driving in the fog” and urging immediate action on AI’s economic impact and job displacement. Nobel‑level economists and prominent tech leaders are among those calling for attention.


The reports note that the letter is intended to spur policy discussion; future coverage is expected to track any governmental or corporate responses, as well as additional statements from the signatories.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | ‘We are driving in the fog’: Hundreds of economists admit they’re flying blind on AI | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxNV2hWc0ctRzJ0ZzhtTlJlb1RCcnlpNGpWYmlnWkFGYnBqZ1lvdkJ0UmEzR1lFMjU1bUNicU40V0piVmQ0UmFjeWNZZjN0QXR0dlg0VDVMMVpHVTUzUnlLZnQ3Y0tDOUI4ZkZfd2ozeWdUczgtS3I0N0dvOWNrMmt2aS1ZV2JmOEFwcjdSZVRwNFNGV0JzVm5wQjdfR1NsM3N5N1VF?oc=5) |
| AP News | Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxQRTdpMkxZQWFVNExSRWZFUEJMREQ5dmFSQmhHUzRUUS1KWFFYb1Zpa3pHeVBnUjYxY19DY2tpa2pkOTk2NERRZjg2b0IybkFJNlliaWV5WXFxQzEwSzlqTW1qR2t0OEVybTBJZHJSNDZlOFYxelZQLXFMTmRoek85VzZlR1c1dDd0MFAzQUpFUDJwc1VzZjE4?oc=5) |
| The Washington Post | Nobel economists, tech leaders warn how AI could threaten jobs | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxQUlVGVF9nYnhzWkgxZ01GRlJZbENRYXQzNzU4ZlNiV01LNzFmUTlOWUdfTjIxbk9DMjRtLW56SWtxb0xENHE2NmloZ0JkM1VpLXNidVhBWEd0RG5INWJiNjFMNXRMRmszNUNXdFhkc1pudjVCS2toVXVUdGUtc3E5MFQ3WFl6U2o5VVJVV0U4NDFxaGprclNibGx1RTEweVlIUXAyLWUxMk1BSTczRHBNZ2o5S09DUQ?oc=5) |

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