As artificial intelligence continues to develop, its impact on the global job market is absolute. From automation to job creation, the question isn’t if AI will change employment but how. Will AI threaten workers, or can it open new doors to untapped opportunities?
By now, you must have known that AI exists—there is no denying it. You must also understand that AI can do most of your tasks well and with reasonable accuracy.
AI and the Shifting Landscape of Employment
According to a recent survey, artificial intelligence reached US$244.22 billion in 2025. The market is growing very rapidly. It is said to be growing at an accuracy of 260 percent, and by 2031, it will reach US$1.01 trillion.
If we talk about the history of AI, the first thing that comes to mind is AUTOMATION.
AI has replaced repetitive tasks that are repeated over and over again in the same pattern.
Along with this, AI also started creating new jobs. So, AI is coming into our lives in two ways: one is replacing jobs, for low-scale tasks, and the other is creating new jobs.
Industries Affected by AI Automation
Manufacturing
The first industry that AI is replacing is manufacturing. In large factories that perform repetitive tasks, AI-driven robots replace human labor, and machines replace many manual laborers.
This created a new role: these machines need to be improved to do better work. Accordingly, industries like programming, data analysis, and robotic maintenance have developed rapidly.
Retail
The second industry is related to business and marketing. AI has come into retail systems. Self-checkout systems are now standard. You go to a cash and carry or mart; if you pay with a card, you can self-checkout.
Scanned with a QR code, the self-checkout is complete.
Along with this, a personalized shopping experience has come. You must have seen that you go to the market and do not understand which shampoo is best for your hair type. If you want a specific product for dry hair, you can talk to AI and get a personalized product.
Job displacement is coming in because the salesman standing does not have the deep knowledge that a good data model or AI can provide. Commerce management, AI system design, and digital marketing are the new jobs that have come from here.
Customer Service
You must have heard the name of customer service. You use mobile, AI chatbots, and virtual assistants, which are now replacing customer support.
Now, there is no need for a customer support agent to guide you because AI chatbots guide you much better.
Take the example of WhatsApp; you can take mobile information and provide accurate solutions.
Verdict
Finally, if I discuss some things from this entire article with you:
- The first thing is that AI is changing the job market; with it, we are facing some challenges, but there are also opportunities.
- The second thing is that success lies in learning AI-driven skills, getting an education where AI skills are taught, and this is our future.