TechnologyJuly 9, 2026

doomsday

/ˈduːmzdeɪ/

Definition

A hypothetical catastrophic future event or period characterized by widespread job loss and economic collapse due to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence.

Etymology

The word originates from Old English 'domesdæg,' meaning 'day of judgment.' It combines 'doom' (judgment or condemnation) with 'day,' historically referring to the Last Judgment in Christian theology before evolving into a term for any catastrophic or world-ending event.

In the news

In this article, the term refers to the widespread public fear that AI will eliminate human livelihoods and trigger an unemployment crisis. It frames the debate between those who expect this economic disaster and those, like the CEI, who argue that the technology will actually enhance labor.

Why Big Tech is postponing the AI jobs doomsday

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Competitive Enterprise Institute

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