"Young people early in their careers are understandably alarmed by reports that their jobs are most at risk from AI automation. People whose jobs are threatened by AI must look for ways to play to their strengths and their human qualities. They should focus on the many areas where humans outshine AI-things like relationship building, resourcefulness, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and leadership."
"For much of the labor force, of course, it won't be possible to avoid AI completely. Many occupations will involve working with AI not just as an assistive tool but, increasingly, as a "coworker." Job seekers aren't alone in their concerns about the future of work. Business leaders are grappling with questions of how AI will impact jobs, skills, and the workforce broadly."
"Evidence of these macro forces is coming from all directions. A report from Stanford University, based on payroll data, found that AI is beginning to have a "significant and disproportionate impact" on entry-level workers. Stanford researchers concluded that 22 to 25 years old occupations most exposed to AI have faced a 13% relative decline in employment. That's the glass half empty. The Stanford report included some encouraging indicators, including that overall employment is still growing and that wages haven't been negatively affected."
Young workers are particularly exposed to AI automation and some are reconsidering career choices because entry-level roles are more affected. Workers with threatened jobs should emphasize human strengths such as relationship building, resourcefulness, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and leadership. Many roles will not avoid AI and will require collaborating with AI as an assistive tool or a coworker. Business leaders must identify where human workers add the greatest value and prioritize skills accordingly. Payroll-based analysis finds entry-level occupations most exposed to AI saw a roughly 13% relative employment decline among 22–25 year olds, while overall employment and wages remain stable.
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