Opinion: Why AI Will Create More Jobs Than It Destroys

The narrative around artificial intelligence and employment has been dominated by fear. Headlines warn of mass layoffs, entire professions becoming obsolete, and a dystopian future where robots replace humans. But this narrative is not only overblown???it's historically wrong.

The Historical Pattern

Every major technological revolution???from the printing press to the steam engine to the internet???has initially displaced workers while ultimately creating far more jobs than it destroyed. The automobile eliminated horse-drawn carriage drivers but created millions of jobs in manufacturing, road construction, gas stations, motels, and suburbs.

The Data

The World Economic Forum estimates that while AI will displace 85 million jobs by 2028, it will create 97 million new jobs???a net gain of 12 million positions globally. The key is ensuring workers have access to reskilling programs and education.