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Session 5

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AI automates routine tasks.

What the data shows​

  • 41% of companies worldwide say they expect to reduce their workforce by 2030 due to AI, according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report.
  • Another report echoes the same figure: 41% of companies anticipate job cuts driven by AI.
  • AI‑related layoffs are already visible: in 2025, AI was cited in nearly 55,000 U.S. job cuts, mostly in administrative, support, and repetitive roles.

What this means for “lower‑end” jobs​

The jobs most exposed to automation tend to be:

  • Data entry
  • Basic administrative support
  • Routine warehouse work
  • Simple customer service
  • Repetitive manufacturing tasks
These roles involve predictable, rule‑based tasks—exactly what AI and automation excel at.

⚠️ Important nuance​

A 40% employer‑reduction expectation does not equal 40% of jobs eliminated. Companies may:

  • Cut some roles
  • Restructure others
  • Shift workers into new positions
  • Invest in retraining (77% plan to upskill workers)
So the percentage of lower‑end jobs actually disappearing will likely be lower than 40%, but still significant.

If you want, I can break down which specific job categories are most at risk, or estimate the impact in your region or industry.
 
It reminds me of the new “hands free” urinals at work. I waited for 15 minutes, nothing happened, I still had to unzip myself and pull it out using my hands.
 
If AI is going to replace workers, then I think the owners/curators of the LLM databases should compensate said workers.
 
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