{"id":72021,"date":"2026-02-13T17:51:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T12:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72021"},"modified":"2026-02-13T17:51:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T12:51:20","slug":"ai-could-replace-white-collar-jobs-within-18-months-microsoft-ceo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=72021","title":{"rendered":"AI could replace white-collar jobs within 18 months: Microsoft CEO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft\u2019s AI division CEO Mustafa Suleyman has warned that artificial intelligence could replace certain white-collar jobs within the next 12 to 18 months.<\/p>\n<p>In a recent interview, Suleyman said that AI is rapidly acquiring capabilities to automate tasks such as report writing, data analysis, email drafting, coding, and research.<\/p>\n<p>White-collar roles typically include office staff, accountants, customer service representatives, legal assistants, analysts, and IT support personnel.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that companies are likely to adopt AI tools to reduce costs. 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