""I want to see what roles that have been known for more repetition get automated, or even more complicated roles with more logic become more automated," Bahn said. "Is it going to lead to more layoffs? Is there going to be higher productivity? Or will AI just be an augmentation for the existing labor market to be even more productive in the future? All of this seems pretty unanswered, but it seems like something big is going to happen in 2026.""
"Concerns about how AI will affect workers continue to rise in lockstep with the pace of advancements and new products promising automation and efficiency. Evidence suggests that fear is warranted. A November MIT study found an estimated 11.7% of jobs could already be automated using AI. Surveys have shown employers are already eliminating entry-level jobs because of the technology. Companies are also already pointing to AI as the reason for layoffs."
Concerns about AI's effects on workers are increasing alongside rapid advancements and new automation products. A November MIT study estimated 11.7% of jobs could already be automated using AI. Employers have begun eliminating entry-level roles and companies are citing AI as a reason for layoffs. As enterprises adopt AI more meaningfully, many may reassess headcounts and staffing needs. Venture capital respondents expect AI to have a major impact on enterprise workforces in 2026. Uncertainty remains whether AI will cause widespread layoffs, drive productivity gains, or function primarily as augmentation. Budgets are likely to shift from labor to AI.
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