by Artificial Intelligence and Changes in the Labor Market
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology of the future—it is actively impacting global industries, changing the rules of the game. While it can increase work efficiency, its development also threatens millions of jobs, particularly in office professions.
Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, stated that AI could replace up to half of the “white-collar” workers in the USA. He emphasized:
“AI will leave many office workers behind”
. This is confirmed by a survey, according to which a third of Americans believe that vocational education could become a better alternative to a university degree.
Chinese Automakers as a New Challenge
Farley also warned about the growing competition from Chinese automakers, noting that their technologies and car quality surpass Western counterparts. This is a rare but important admission from a Detroit executive.
According to estimates by the World Economic Forum, up to 40% of the skills used by workers could become obsolete in just five years. The most vulnerable are accountants, cashiers, secretaries, and postal workers. Other leaders, such as the heads of Amazon and Salesforce, confirm that AI is already replacing some of their employees.
The world is on the brink of profound changes, where traditional professions are quickly losing relevance. At the same time, the demand for specialists engaged in physical labor or specialized technical skills is growing. These trends will only intensify, and companies, governments, and workers themselves will have to adapt to the new reality.
