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Artificial Intelligence Won’t Take Away Our Jobs

Research fellow Higgins argued that fears about AI destroying jobs echo past claims about technology’s impact on employment.
This perspective arises from historical cycles where technology disrupted labor but ultimately led to overall job growth despite initial losses.
AI can automate repetitive tasks and create new industries, but it only imitates rather than truly thinks, implying reliance on humans remains crucial.
Research conducted by the World Economic Forum projects that advancements in AI and similar technologies may create 11 million new jobs, while leading to the displacement of 9 million roles, resulting in an overall increase of 2 million jobs.
As manufacturing jobs fell from 19 million in 1980 to 12.7 million today, unemployment also dropped from 6.5% to 4.2%, signaling economic transformation alongside automation.

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