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The implications of these developments are far-reaching. Past technological revolutions have dramatically reshaped the workforce, and AI now appears poised to do so again, potentially automating roles previously thought secure. The idea that employees can remain loyal to their organizations is increasingly outdated; loyalty, it seems, is dead when layoffs are framed as inevitable and frequent.
The recent MIT study highlighting that nearly 12% of U.S. jobs are susceptible to automation should serve as a wake-up call. Companies are investing heavily in AI to cut costs and improve profitability, often without accounting for the human toll. Workers need to be proactive, acquiring new skills and understanding where AI is heading to safeguard their careers.