"What was cutting-edge yesterday feels like standard practice today and will be outdated tomorrow. On the TalentLMS podcast, talent expert Sagar Goel states, "This is the concept of the half-life of skills, where the number today is five years, which means every five years, half of your skills become redundant." The reason behind this rapid shift is artificial intelligence (AI). It acts as a catalyst, reshaping complex, cognitive roles and changing the very definition of high-value work."
"Since AI and machine learning models were introduced to the workplace, professional work has evolved from a solo performance into a partnership. Artificial intelligence has quickly become a peer for complex tasks, further shaping every role, every position. It's also reshaped every role and every position. AI has become an enabler, an enhancer. And with that, it's created the demand for not only upskilling and reskilling, but also has created a new set of skills needed."
Core competencies become obsolete faster as the half-life of skills is about five years, making continuous learning imperative. Artificial intelligence accelerates that shift by reshaping complex cognitive roles and redefining high-value work. AI acts as a peer and enabler, turning professional work into a partnership and creating demand for new practical skills. Organizations whose employees integrate AI into daily work gain competitive advantage, perform better, innovate faster, make more insightful decisions, and operate with greater efficiency. Industry adoption of AI is universal, and workers with AI skills command significantly higher wages compared with peers without those skills.
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