Unemployment is low right now, but AI could flip that fast — bad news for workers whose jobs can be automated.

• Unemployment sits near 4%, historically a strong number.
• AI is starting to replace work that people currently get paid to do.
• If companies can't afford wages, they cut staff and lean on automation instead.
• The risk is a sudden jump from a healthy job market to widespread layoffs.

Outlook: Expect more pressure on hiring as companies test how much work AI can absorb.