APR 16 · 2026TAKEOVER METER

About · The Desk

An independent research desk tracking how AI is rewriting the labor market.

We analyze data, interview experts, and publish intelligence for professionals trying to think clearly about automation and their careers. No hype. No pitch decks. Just the best evidence we can find, with sources.

Mission

What we're here to do.

AI is reshaping every industry at an unprecedented pace. That creates anxiety — and unprecedented opportunity for those who prepare.

This desk exists to provide transparent, data-driven insight into job displacement, equip professionals with actionable strategies, and help them thrive in the AI-driven economy.

Understanding the risks and opportunities is the first step toward a career that's durable, AI-resistant, or that uses AI as a genuine advantage.

Methodology

How we build the index.

01

Rigorous data analysis

We combine the WEF Global Future of Jobs Report, Goldman Sachs research, IMF studies, O*NET occupational data, and BLS labor statistics into a single risk model.

02

Expert validation

Findings are reviewed by AI researchers, labor economists, and career strategists before publication.

03

Continuous updates

The AI landscape changes weekly. Our data and analysis update on the same cadence to reflect emerging risks.

04

Radical transparency

Every source, assumption, and model choice is documented. You should be able to inspect our work, not just trust it.

The Team

The AI Takeover Research Desk.

A team of researchers, engineers, career strategists, and writers working across AI research, labor economics, career development, and technology — to publish the most comprehensive, honest reporting on automation and its consequences.

Sources

Where our data comes from.

WEF Global Future of Jobs Report

Annual report on job displacement and creation across 50+ countries.

Goldman Sachs Research

Analysis of generative AI impact on job displacement.

O*NET Data

US Department of Labor occupational data and skill requirements.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

Employment trends, wages, and occupational projections.

IMF Studies

International analysis of AI impact by country and region.

Academic Research

Peer-reviewed studies on automation, AI, and labor economics.

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