San Francisco's booming tech industry has long been known for its outlandish and often humorous descriptions of its innovations. However, a new report suggests that the city's penchant for hyperbole may be hiding a more sinister reality. According to experts, the rapid advancement of certain technologies could have a profound impact on the labor market, potentially leading to a bifurcation of jobs into highly skilled and highly paid positions, and low-skilled and low-paid ones. As the city's tech giants continue to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, automation, and other cutting-edge technologies, workers in San Francisco and beyond are left wondering what the future holds for their careers.


San Francisco’s language is hyperbolic — but the technology could bifurcate the labour market