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More AI Avatars, Shrinking Entry-Level Jobs, and the Rise of AI-Optimised Web Development: This Week’s Top AI Headlines - 29 May 2025
1. CEOs Now Using AI Avatars to Lead Earnings Calls
In a bold new twist on corporate communication, leading tech CEOs are turning to AI-generated avatars to deliver their quarterly results. Following use reporting last week that Klarna’s CEO introduced his AI double to present the company’s Q1 2025 earnings, now Zoom’s CEO Eric Yuan quickly followed, using an AI avatar in their Q1 2026 earnings call.
These avatars, powered by cutting-edge generative AI, not only replicate facial expressions and voice but are also programmable with tailored content, making them a polished front for public-facing presentations. This trend underscores the rapid shift towards automation even in high-trust, high-visibility roles. Read more
2. Anthropic CEO: “AI Hallucinates Less Than Humans”
Dario Amodei, CEO of safety-focused AI firm Anthropic, made a compelling case that AI systems may hallucinate—i.e. generate incorrect information—less frequently than humans. Speaking at a developer conference, Amodei argued that while AI errors are typically more surprising, they occur less often and can be more predictable than human mistakes.
His statement is part of a broader narrative positioning AI as not just an assistant, but a reliable co-pilot in knowledge work. For businesses, this shifts the conversation from "Can we trust AI?" to "How do we leverage AI’s comparative consistency?" Read more
3. Vercel Unveils an AI Model Built for Web Developers
Web platform Vercel launched an AI model called v0-1.0-md, tailored specifically for web development. Unlike general-purpose models, this one is optimised to generate, debug, and enhance front-end and full-stack code.
It supports image and text prompts, offers long context windows (up to 128,000 tokens), and integrates seamlessly with tools based on OpenAI’s API format. The model’s ability to auto-correct code and adapt to developer workflows positions it as a significant productivity booster for dev teams.
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4. Research: AI Already Reducing Entry-Level Tech Jobs
According to new research, AI may already be shrinking entry-level roles in tech. A World Economic Forum survey found 40% of employers plan to cut roles that can be automated. SignalFire, a VC firm, highlighted that top tech firms cut new graduate hiring by 25% in 2024 compared to 2023.
This shift signals a labour market evolution: fewer junior roles, more demand for mid-level and senior professionals who can work alongside AI. It’s a clarion call for companies and workers alike, reskilling isn’t optional anymore, it’s essential.
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5. Khosla Ventures Eyes AI-Infused Roll-Ups of Established Firms
In a novel twist on M&A strategy, Khosla Ventures is exploring the acquisition of mature service businesses—like call centres and accounting firms—and supercharging them with AI.
These “AI roll-ups” offer a hybrid model of venture capital and private equity, where AI is used to drive efficiency and expand client capacity. This approach could revolutionise how traditional service firms operate and create fast-tracked growth opportunities by embedding AI from the inside out.
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Our Take
The use of AI avatars by executives at Klarna and Zoom is more than a novelty, it’s a sign that AI is entering the C-suite, reshaping how leadership communicates. But alongside this innovation is a quieter revolution: AI is already displacing entry-level tech roles. The message is clear, AI is here, not just to assist, but to lead. Business leaders must act now, invest in AI, reskill your teams, and rethink traditional workflows. Those who adapt quickly will gain a competitive edge in an increasingly automated economy.
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