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A significant point of discussion concerned the potential fears around mass job displacement due to AI. Jensen pushed back against this narrative, emphasizing that while some jobs would indeed be lost, new opportunities will arise, requiring a new set of skills and trades. In particular, there is an anticipated shift towards roles in trades and other sectors as companies adapt to the technological landscape.
For instance, the construction and operational teams required to build AI factories account for a burgeoning job market—mechanical engineers, electricians, and skilled tradespeople will be in high demand as these factories take shape. This emerging landscape promises not just remnant roles from previous industries but entirely new categories of jobs that we aren't yet foreseeing.