AI could automate most white-collar jobs within 18 months, say top tech CEOs, but researchers aren't so sure Notebookcheck.net: News RSS Feed By:Nathan Ali 17 February 2026 at 22:08 Top tech CEOs warn AI could automate most white-collar jobs within years, with lawyers, accountants, and project managers among those at risk. Mass layoffs are already underway, though some researchers question whether AI is truly to blame.