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Jobs that depend on skills like empathy, creativity, and systems thinking—think healthcare, education, skilled trades—are more resistant to automation. These roles often fall under the concept of "cost disease," where productivity gains tend to accrue to owners and shareholders rather than workers. Conversely, automation threatens jobs in tech and finance, where efficiency gains can quickly supplant human labor.
Training and education are no longer a guarantee of job security; instead, adaptability and continuous upskilling are vital as AI blurs traditional career boundaries. Workers must learn to leverage AI tools to augment their capabilities, not compete against them.