Anthropic suggests that while artificial intelligence hasn't triggered mass layoffs yet, it is fundamentally altering white-collar labor. The data reveals a significant capability gap where AI's theoretical potential far exceeds its current real-world adoption in office settings. A critical emerging trend is the decline in entry-level hiring, as companies increasingly use automation to handle routine tasks typically assigned to junior staff. This shift disproportionately affects highly educated, higher-paid, and female workers in roles like coding, customer service, and legal analysis. While specialized experts may see their productivity augmented, generalist and routine roles face a high risk of substitution. Consequently, policymakers are exploring various responses, ranging from workforce retraining grants to ambitious social safety nets like sovereign wealth funds.