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In HR specifically, AI can efficiently handle resume parsing, candidate outreach, and onboarding processes. This effectively reduces the need for large administrative teams while enabling companies to deploy existing staff in more strategic roles—except, of course, for roles that are completely eliminated.
The Double-Edged Sword: Job Creation and Job Loss
While layoffs are evident, Amazon simultaneously announced plans to hire 250,000 seasonal workers for the holiday period, especially in logistics and fulfillment roles. This illustrates a nuanced picture: AI and automation technologies are displacing certain roles while creating new opportunities elsewhere.