Will AI Replace Jobs? The Future of Work
Will AI Replace Jobs? The Future of Work Will AI Replace Jobs? The Future of Work When the first wave of generative AI tools exploded in late 2022, I watched three colleagues lose their jobs in graphic design and content creation. Yet over the past two years, I've also seen dozens of professionals dramatically increase their earnings by embracing AI as a collaborative tool. The question "Will AI replace jobs?" is one I've been researching and living through since I started consulting with companies on AI implementation in 2021. The reality of AI and employment is far more nuanced than most headlines suggest. A landmark study by Oxford researchers Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne estimated that 47% of U.S. jobs are at risk of automation. However, this statistic can be misleading as it focuses on potential task automation rather than complete job elimination. This article shares what I've learned from the frontlines of t...