If there's one question that keeps popping up in the media—even the most reputable outlets—it's this: How many jobs will be lost because of artificial intelligence?
It's understandable. The future is always unsettling, and technology, when it advances rapidly, is even more so.
However, it's worth taking a deep breath and putting things into perspective. AI is a new, powerful, and still-developing technology. It will transform many activities, yes, but its real effects are far from being as clear-cut as some predict. And, above all, this isn't the first time we've experienced something like this.
Over the last four decades, we've gone through technological waves that have changed the way we live and work: personal computing, the internet, industrial robots, automation, smartphones… each one generated doubts, fears, and headlines. And yet, here we are. Jobs changed, tasks disappeared, and new professions emerged. It wasn't a painless process, but we adapted.
Generative AI, being so visible and accessible, seems more "disruptive" than its predecessors. But that doesn't mean it will destroy the job market overnight. In fact, many catastrophic predictions come from self-serving voices: companies seeking funding, consulting firms wanting to sell reports, gurus eager for their 15 minutes of fame. Bad news always travels fast, and this topic is perfect for generating alarm.
The reality is more complex. AI is advancing rapidly, but business adoption isn't keeping pace. Few large companies have truly transformed their structure. Most are in the testing phase, exploring where it fits and what real benefits it brings. There's a world of difference between a sensational headline and structural change.
Furthermore, AI also opens up opportunities. History shows that those who quickly become familiar with a new technology tend to find better positions, better jobs, and better career paths. The same thing happened with the personal computer, the internet, and smartphones. The key wasn't "protecting ourselves," but understanding and learning.
Will some jobs disappear? Yes, as always. Will new ones appear? Also, as always. The problem isn't AI, but the speed of adaptation. And on that point, each person has more control than it seems. Those who maintain an active curiosity, train themselves, and experiment with these tools will have an advantage over those who choose to ignore them.
Perhaps, instead of asking ourselves how many jobs will be lost, we should ask ourselves: what can I do to take advantage of this technology in my life and work?
Because the future doesn't stop for fear, and history shows that, despite all the changes, we continue to find our place. The same will happen with AI.
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