Despite Existing Fears, AI Could Spur Increases in Employment Opportunities
The rapid rise of AI has sparked fears of widespread job loss and a crumbling career ladder. While AI is expected to change the nature of some roles, experts suggest it could also open up new employment opportunities for many. Instead of simply replacing workers, AI may create demand for new responsibilities like overseeing, testing, or guiding AI systems. Some roles may require critical thinking or creativity, areas where humans still excel compared to machines. Still, there’s a lot of uncertainty about how AI will reshape the job market. Harry Holzer, a public policy professor at Georgetown University and former…