Here is the latest edition of “Five Things We Learned This Week” for May 24–30, 2025, highlighting significant global developments across various sectors.

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🧠 1. AI Threatens to Displace Half of White-Collar Jobs

Dario Amodei, CEO of AI firm Anthropic, has warned that artificial intelligence could eliminate up to 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs within the next five years. Tasks such as document summarization, report analysis, and computer coding are increasingly being performed by AI at levels comparable to a smart college student. Amodei predicts that U.S. unemployment rates could reach 20% by 2030 if proactive measures aren’t taken. He advocates for policy interventions, including taxing AI labs, to mitigate potential economic disruptions.  

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🏗️ 2. Kmart Announces $500 Million Fulfillment Center in Australia

Kmart has unveiled plans to invest $500 million in constructing a new 100,000 square meter Omnichannel Fulfillment Centre at ESR’s Intermodal Precinct in Moorebank, Australia. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2027, the facility aims to modernize logistics, enhance supply chains, and support Kmart’s $20 billion revenue goal over the next decade. The project is expected to create over 1,300 jobs during its construction and operational phases.  

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🇲🇳 3. Political Turmoil Escalates in Mongolia

Mid-May saw the onset of sustained protests in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with demonstrators calling for the resignation of the prime minister over corruption allegations involving his family. On May 21, the ruling Mongolian People’s Party expelled the Democratic Party from the coalition government after several of its lawmakers supported the protests, effectively dissolving the coalition less than a year after its formation.  

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🎶 4. Rio de Janeiro Hosts Massive Free Music Festival

The “Todo Mundo no Rio” (Everyone in Rio) music festival transformed Copacabana Beach into a massive stage, attracting over 2.1 million attendees. The event featured performances by international artists and is part of a series of annual megashows promoted by the City of Rio de Janeiro to establish May as a month of cultural celebration.  

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🧬 5. Advancements in Gene Editing with CRISPR 3.0

Scientists have developed CRISPR 3.0, a new gene-editing technique that allows for highly precise DNA edits without causing unintended mutations. This advancement holds promise for curing genetic disorders and advancing personalized medicine by enabling more accurate and safer genetic modifications.  

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Stay tuned for next week’s edition as we continue to explore pivotal global developments.