This Week in Startups · Monday, September 14, 2026
While dismissing existential AI risks, Jason Calacanis acknowledges that AI could lead to significant societal problems, such as widespread job displacement. He specifically mentions that millions of drivers could lose their jobs within a decade, potentially leading to protests, referencing China's past limitations on self-driving cars due to similar concerns.
“We could see millions of drivers lose their jobs in under 10 years. Those people could be protesting. The Chinese government has already had to deal with this in Wuhan where they started limiting self-driving cars.”