It is no secret that AI has been taking the world by storm. In fact, from the people who use AI at work, the website Exploding Topics found out that get little or no training from employers. Many may share the daunting fear of the future, wondering if their 17 years of school were all for nothing. Was that $40K per year degree worth it if AI is the new and improved workaholic?
The benefits of AI are far from obscure: increased efficiency, customer engagement, risk mitigation, improved accuracy, the list goes on. With of companies using AI as of 2025, the question arises: what adaptations must be made on the human side of employment?
For companies that have adopted AI into their hiring process, they can quickly go through job applications and screen candidates, which saves a lot of time and resources. AI can also help predict what skills a company or department will need, so businesses can plan their hiring ahead of time. shows that employers expect 39% of key skills required in the job market will change by 2030, with technological skills leading the way in importance over the next five years. It may be time to shift focus to a different skill set, as the role of humans in the workforce is not yet fully determined.
If individuals want to stay competitive and relevant in an AI-driven world, some may be analytical thinking, resilience, flexibility, creative thinking, etc. According to , the top 10 least safe jobs from AI include many creative, service-oriented, and communication-based jobs like interpreters, historians, writers, and sales representatives. On a lighter note, the top career choices that seem to be in the near future include jobs in the medical and sports fields.
In my opinion, AI is a powerful tool that can be used in incredible ways, but also in harmful ones. It is pushing people—and even entire countries that rely heavily on AI—to develop unique skills in order to remain irreplaceable. While a more efficient and capable workforce has its benefits, we lose something valuable in the process: the personal, community-based, and empathetic touch that humans bring to customer service, healthcare, education, and countless other fields. There is something about being human that can never truly be replaced, no matter how closely AI tries to imitate it.
The rise of AI is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it promises efficiency and innovation; on the other, it threatens to upend entire industries and redefine what it means to build a career. The statistics are clear: skills are changing, jobs are shifting, and human roles are no longer guaranteed. Ignoring this reality could leave both workers and companies unprepared for what’s ahead. The question is not whether AI will reshape the workforce, but whether we are willing to reshape ourselves before it’s too late.
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