Record #6158
US unemployment will reach 20% because of AI-driven job losses
PendingRecorded occurrence
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #6158 The Young Turks · Trump Horrifies MAGA - February 6, 2026
Original quoteI've never seen 20% unemployment that didn't lead to absolute pulverizing economic catastrophe. So I don't know that we're going to get to 20%, although I think we are.
Quote begins at 1:31:33
Prediction time2026-02-07
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Episode published2026-02-07
FirmnessLoose
TopicEconomy
Resolve byopen
Boldness55 · Notable
How the call settles
The official US unemployment rate (BLS U-3) reaches 20% or higher
Our reasoning
Pending. It will be judged only by this stored rule: The official US unemployment rate (BLS U-3) reaches 20% or higher Deadline or event: open.