Tag: Job Market

OpenAI chief Sam Altman warned that some companies are misusing artificial intelligence as a scapegoat for workforce cuts, labeling the practice “AI washing.” While acknowledging that AI will reshape the labor market, Altman emphasized that many recent layoffs would have occurred regardless of the technology. He urged a realistic view of AI’s impact, noting that new job categories will emerge even as certain roles disappear. The comments come as more than 92,000 tech workers have been laid off in 2026, a share of which is being attributed—rightly or wrongly—to AI‑driven efficiency gains. Leggi di più

Researchers examined how large language model (LLM) powered software could reshape the job market, focusing on projected task‑speed improvements and occupational exposure. Their analysis, which avoids setting a concrete adoption timeline, suggests that between 47% and 56% of all tasks could eventually be performed at least 50% faster with LLM assistance. They identify occupations such as mathematicians, writers and authors, and web and digital interface designers as fully exposed, meaning more than half of their tasks could be impacted. The study emphasizes that faster task completion does not equate to full human replacement. Leggi di più

U.S. adults are increasingly using artificial intelligence for research, writing, work projects, and data analysis, but trust in the technology remains low. A Quinnipiac University poll shows that while the majority have tried AI tools, only a small fraction trust the results most or all of the time. Respondents express strong worries about AI's impact on jobs, data‑center construction, and corporate transparency, and they criticize both businesses and government for insufficient regulation. The mixed sentiment reflects growing adoption paired with deep hesitation. Leggi di più

LinkedIn is expanding its profile features to let users display verified proficiency in emerging AI coding tools, known as "vibe coding." Partnering with companies such as Replit, Lovable, Descript and Relay.app, the platform will allow these tool providers to assess users' skill levels and add them directly to profiles. The move aims to give recruiters a more reliable signal of candidates' AI tool usage while preserving existing profile signals. Leggi di più

A recent SHRM survey of U.S. workers reveals that while a notable share of tasks can be automated, only a small fraction of jobs are truly at risk. Nontechnical barriers such as client preferences, regulatory constraints, and cost considerations play a major role in limiting AI adoption across occupations. The findings suggest that people‑focused skills remain essential, especially in health‑care and personal‑service roles, and that the AI impact on employment may be more gradual than some industry forecasts predict. Leggi di più

Gartner analysts forecast that by 2030 every IT task will involve artificial intelligence, a shift from today’s 81 percent of work that proceeds without AI. They anticipate that a quarter of IT workloads will be fully automated by bots, while the majority will be performed by humans aided by AI. Despite the automation surge, Gartner sees limited job displacement, noting only 1 percent of current IT job losses stem from AI and warning that entry‑level positions may feel the greatest impact. The firm argues the overall effect will be transitional rather than catastrophic. Leggi di più