What happened
A recent analysis presented a historical perspective on technological advancements, indicating that new technologies typically generate employment opportunities alongside displacement. This analysis contrasts with the prevailing public discourse, which predominantly focuses on potential job losses attributed to artificial intelligence, thereby altering the perceived scope of AI's workforce impact.
Why it matters
This analysis introduces a broadened scope for strategic planning and human resources, shifting the burden of workforce impact assessment. Previously, the primary focus was on mitigating job displacement; now, these functions must also account for potential job creation and the associated skill development requirements. This alters the dependency on existing workforce planning models, which may lack mechanisms for identifying emergent roles, thereby increasing exposure to future talent gaps.
