In San Francisco’s A.I. Era, Even $180,000 Tech Salaries Are No Longer Enough

Tech workers in San Francisco are finding that even six-figure salaries, such as $180,000, are no longer sufficient to maintain their standard of living. The upcoming public offerings of OpenAI and Anthropic are expected to further exacerbate the issue, as they will create a new class of wealthy A.I. elite. Many tech workers are expressing concerns that they will no longer be able to afford to stay in the city due to rising costs. The situation is prompting some to reconsider their careers in the tech industry.

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