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New research shows the 10 jobs most at risk of being replaced by #AI—and 10 jobs that are safe
The list of occupations most threatened by #ChatGPT and other #GenerativeAI tools includes a number of customer service roles, says Microsoft.
"The idea of a fixed job has gone away," says Josh Bersin. To unlock potential, focus on skills and flexible work, not static roles. This aligns with my future of work research on #AI and creativity. #FutureOfWork #CareerDevelopment #AgileWork
https://www.designative.info/2025/08/08/watch-josh-bersin-the-genius-guide-future-proofing-career/
What does good #UX look like when your interface is powered by AI? "Human + Machine" is a guide to designing for the "missing middle"—where people and algorithms collaborate. #AIUX #DesignStrategy #FutureOfWork
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Top and bottom 40 occupations that are affected by hashtag#genAI, according to MSR paper:
"We find the highest AI applicability scores for knowledge work occupation groups such as computer and mathematical, and office and administrative support, as well as occupations such as sales whose work activities involve providing and communicating information…”
Working with AI: Measuring the Occupational Implications of Generative AI
https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.07935
As work evolves with automation seemingly everywhere, one might expect to see shifts in the #workforce. Jobs more likely affected by generative AI should show greater changes. Financial Times, turning attention to incoming workers, shows that such a correlation has not appeared yet. https://flowingdata.com/2025/07/25/young-workers-not-replaced-yet/
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In that legendary scene, while everyone else ran for cover, Astaire grabbed an umbrella and turned a downpour into one of cinema's most joyful moments. He didn't fight the rain—𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘞𝘐𝘛𝘏 𝘪𝘵.
That's exactly what bold leaders do during economic uncertainty.
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AI Fact of the Day..
AI is reshaping the workplace, but human creativity and empathy remain irreplaceable. Embrace the change and lead with your unique strengths.
https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-commencement-speech-artificial-intelligence/
AI threatens entry-level jobs as university grads struggle to get hired
Australian workers are facing a major upheaval as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes a cheaper alternative to employing humans.…
#NewsBeep #News #Jobs #AI #AIproofjobs #Artificialintelligence #AU #Australia #Business #Career #employment #FutureofWork #joblosses #redundancy
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/7691/
Work More to Earn Less: France’s New Revolution. The land of the 35-hour work week needs better labor incentives, not fewer holidays. #FutureOfWork
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-07-18/france-s-new-revolution-work-more-to-earn-less
Fun fact: Products like Gmail and AdSense started as side projects because Google gave smart people the time to innovate. The current AI debate is whether companies will use the time AI saves to do more of that, or just cut the people who could create the next big thing.
Microsoft saved $500M using AI in call centers—but days later cut 9,000 jobs. 
That’s ~15,000 roles lost this year, despite $26B in Q1 profit and rising AI investment. 
AI is boosting productivity—but at what human cost? For many, it’s not just automation—it’s being replaced to cut costs. 
@rebeccabellan @Techcrunch@flipboard.com
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/267726/ Ways to help workers suffering from AI-related job losses #article #ArtificialIntelligence #Business #Business&Workforce #CenterForTechnologyInnovation(CTI) #Commentary #corporations #FutureOfWork #GovernanceStudies #jobs #Labor&Unemployment #NorthAmerica #Technology&Information #TechTank #U.S.Economy #U.S.StatesAndTerritories #UK #UnitedKingdom #WorkforceDevelopment
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