By Gloria Ogbonna
Wynton Hall, social media director at Breitbart News and author of Code Red: The Left, the Right, China, and the Race to Control AI, has raised concerns about how powerful institutions may be leveraging fears surrounding artificial intelligence to shape future economic policy.
Speaking on War Room with Steve Bannon, Hall argued that “well-funded” actors are amplifying anxieties about job displacement caused by AI in order to build public support for policies such as universal basic income (UBI) and large-scale wealth redistribution.
Hall referenced comments from several prominent figures in the tech industry to highlight the growing concern around AI’s disruptive potential. He noted that Elon Musk has described artificial intelligence as a “supersonic tsunami for humanity,” suggesting a rapid and overwhelming transformation of society.
He also pointed to Dario Amodei, who warned that within the next year, AI could disrupt up to 50 percent of entry-level white-collar jobs—roles typically filled by recent college graduates. According to Hall, this projection raises alarm about the future of young professionals entering the workforce.
Additionally, Hall cited Mustafa Suleyman, who reportedly suggested that within 18 months, artificial intelligence may have the capability to perform nearly all white-collar job tasks. While these forecasts remain debated, Hall emphasized that such statements are contributing to widespread uncertainty and fear.
According to Hall, regardless of whether these predictions ultimately prove accurate, the narrative itself is being used strategically. He warned that influential and well-resourced groups are using the fear of mass job loss as a “mechanism” to promote sweeping economic changes, including UBI and what he described as a potential “global economic reset.”
He further pointed to Bill Gates as an example of influential voices shaping the conversation, noting Gates’ openness to ideas like shorter workweeks, such as three- or four-day schedules. Hall also referenced political figures like Bernie Sanders, who have advocated for reduced working hours similar to European models, including a 37-hour workweek.
Hall’s book, Code Red, delves deeper into the intersection of artificial intelligence, global politics, and economic transformation. It explores how AI could reshape not only the labor market, but also broader societal structures, including governance, culture, and family life. The book also presents what Hall describes as a forward-looking strategy for navigating these changes, particularly from a conservative perspective.
The work has drawn attention from political and media figures. Marsha Blackburn, who has been recognized among influential voices in AI policy discussions, praised the book as a “must-read,” highlighting Hall’s perspective on balancing innovation with protections for workers, creators, and families. Meanwhile, investigative journalist Michael Shellenberger described the book as both “illuminating” and “alarming,” calling it an essential starting point for discussions about the growing influence of Big Tech.
As debates around artificial intelligence intensify, Hall’s warning underscores a broader question facing society: are fears about AI-driven job loss purely technological concerns, or are they also being shaped and used to influence the future direction of global economic policy?
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