During a recent talk in Davos, Israeli philosopher Yuval Noah Harari presented a striking analogy, likening artificial intelligence (A.I.) to a new wave of immigration that promises to be more disruptive than any previous influx. Harari emphasized that A.I. will flood economies, potentially taking jobs and altering cultural and linguistic landscapes. He cautioned that if societies do not regulate A.I. now, they might find it too late to address its impacts in just five years. This analogy underscores the profound political ramifications that could arise as A.I. reshapes the workforce. Although precise data on job losses due to A.I. is still unavailable, recent trends indicate a turbulent transition. Companies have recently cited A.I. as a reason for laying off tens of thousands of workers, with entry-level coding jobs already on the decline. Other professions, particularly in white-collar sectors such as legal and research, are also at risk. The potential for a political backlash against A.I. could lead to significant changes in political dynamics as societies grapple with these challenges.