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Julie McCoy, a keen explorer of technological change, emphasizes that this isn't science fiction; it's happening now. The sheer scale of anticipated disruption is staggering—between 100 million to as many as 4 billion jobs could be affected. These figures represent a fundamental transformation in the labor landscape, driven by breakthroughs in AI, robotics, and automation technologies.
McCoy points out that even if efforts were made to halt or slow down technological development, the momentum is unstoppable. This acceleration is fueled by major technological milestones set to reshape the economy and society at large.