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Contrary to fears of widespread job losses, Shapiro predicts an initial boost in employment—particularly in roles as “prompt engineers” and AI facilitators—filling a talent gap of millions of knowledge workers. These are positions that leverage AI to augment human productivity, not replace it outright. Middle-class jobs, paying $50–70K annually, could emerge from the skilled use of ChatGPT.
Over the longer term, automation propelled by AI will likely eliminate many jobs, as notably highlighted by the potential to automate repetitive or complex knowledge work, decreasing workforce size while increasing productivity. He estimates up to 70 million jobs could be affected by 2030, emphasizing the need for societal adaptation.