He used to be a metaverse engineer earning $150,000 annually. He is currently living in a trailer and delivering food to make ends meet—another victim of AI's meteoric development.
Shawn Kay, a 42-year-old veteran software engineer with 20 years of computer experience, never imagined that he would find himself living in a tiny RV in upstate New York, making ends meet through food delivery jobs and eBay sales. However, since quitting his job in april of last year, Kay has found himself on the losing side of a fast-changing wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital business, where once-hot fields like the metaverse are becoming chilly and ChatGPT is blooming.
Kay said, "The silence wasn't temporary this time," according to a Fortune article. "It's quieter, colder, more unsettling." He has received less than 10 interviews out of 800 applications, many of which were conducted by AI agents rather than people.
Kay, who has experience in web development, VR, and AI, used to flourish in innovative positions. However, the rise of generative AI has changed the game. He declares, "I'm not anti-AI," "I support AI maximalism. I think it has potential. However, instead of empowering talent, it is being misused.
He cautions that what is happening to Kay is only the beginning. He saw himself as a signal rather than an exception, a preview of what might happen to millions more when businesses lay off employees to save money. "It's not about smarter machines-it's about smaller thinking," he states. "Innovation is not being scaled by businesses. Their ambition is dwindling.
His worries are echoed by the numbers. Hiring procedures are becoming automated, formal interviews are disappearing, and resumes are frequently screened before being reviewed by a human. To start making money again, Kay is currently looking for tech credentials or a commercial driver's license. However, even upskilling requires funds that he no longer possesses.
Shawn Kay, a 42-year-old veteran software engineer with 20 years of computer experience, never imagined that he would find himself living in a tiny RV in upstate New York, making ends meet through food delivery jobs and eBay sales. However, since quitting his job in april of last year, Kay has found himself on the losing side of a fast-changing wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital business, where once-hot fields like the metaverse are becoming chilly and ChatGPT is blooming.
Kay said, "The silence wasn't temporary this time," according to a Fortune article. "It's quieter, colder, more unsettling." He has received less than 10 interviews out of 800 applications, many of which were conducted by AI agents rather than people.
Kay, who has experience in web development, VR, and AI, used to flourish in innovative positions. However, the rise of generative AI has changed the game. He declares, "I'm not anti-AI," "I support AI maximalism. I think it has potential. However, instead of empowering talent, it is being misused.
He cautions that what is happening to Kay is only the beginning. He saw himself as a signal rather than an exception, a preview of what might happen to millions more when businesses lay off employees to save money. "It's not about smarter machines-it's about smaller thinking," he states. "Innovation is not being scaled by businesses. Their ambition is dwindling.
His worries are echoed by the numbers. Hiring procedures are becoming automated, formal interviews are disappearing, and resumes are frequently screened before being reviewed by a human. To start making money again, Kay is currently looking for tech credentials or a commercial driver's license. However, even upskilling requires funds that he no longer possesses.
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