Forbes October 10, 2025
As I’ve watched the technology landscape evolve over four decades, few developments have sparked as much workplace anxiety as the rapid ascent of artificial intelligence. Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, I’ve fielded countless questions from executives, policymakers, and everyday workers about AI’s potential to eliminate jobs. But here’s what my years of analyzing tech trends have taught me: transformative technologies don’t just destroy—they create.
The AI employment narrative reminds me of every major technological shift I’ve witnessed. From the PC revolution to the internet boom to mobile computing, each wave brought dire predictions about job displacement. Yet history consistently shows us that while technology indeed eliminates specific roles, it simultaneously spawns entirely new categories of employment...
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