The haves and have-nots of the AI gold rush

A Menlo Ventures partner said the AI boom is creating a sharp divide in tech wealth and jobs.

Deedy Das noted that roughly 10,000 AI founders and employees have become very wealthy, while many other workers face layoffs and weaker career prospects.

The post reflects growing anxiety among software engineers about career uncertainty and the future of their jobs.

The split underscores how the AI surge is reshaping income, opportunity, and worker sentiment across the industry.