I think it will be disruptive, but not because employers are replacing workers with AI (people are already realizing that can’t be done effectively). AI requires a huge amount of change and investment from leadership specifically (redefining revenue models, operations, people development, etc.). My experience is that most leaders are unable/unwilling to put in this amount of effort. So all it will take is one business to come along, built around the technology, to completely disrupt an industry - and put their peers out of business. The job losses will be real, but it will be because of feckless leadership.
I think it will be disruptive, but not because employers are replacing workers with AI (people are already realizing that can’t be done effectively). AI requires a huge amount of change and investment from leadership specifically (redefining revenue models, operations, people development, etc.). My experience is that most leaders are unable/unwilling to put in this amount of effort. So all it will take is one business to come along, built around the technology, to completely disrupt an industry - and put their peers out of business. The job losses will be real, but it will be because of feckless leadership.