AI Could Create More American Jobs, But Millions Will Have To Change Careers
Artificial intelligence and automation will likely force roughly 11 million United States workers to transition into entirely new occupations by the year 2035, according to research released by the McKinsey Global Institute. While the research indicates that artificial intelligence will create more jobs than it eliminates, the workforce transition presents distinct hurdles. Only one in seven displaced workers currently has a direct path to a growing job, and the majority of new employment opportunities in sectors such as healthcare and construction cannot be performed remotely.
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- ✓ Roughly 11 million U.S. workers may need to transition into new occupations because of artificial intelligence and automation by 2035.
- ✓ Only one in seven displaced workers has a direct path to a growing job.
- ✓ Most new work created in healthcare and construction cannot be done remotely.
What changed
A newly released report from the McKinsey Global Institute quantified the long-term labor displacement risks associated with artificial intelligence and automation through 2035.
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AI Could Force 11 Million US Workers Into New Careers by 2035
Artificial intelligence and automation will likely force roughly 11 million United States workers to transition into entirely new occupations by the year 2035, according to research released by the McKinsey Global Institute. While the research indicates that artificial intelligence will create more jobs than it eliminates, the workforce transition presents distinct hurdles. Only one in seven displaced workers currently has a direct path to a growing job, and the majority of new employment opportunities in sectors such as healthcare and construction cannot be performed remotely.
Why it matters
The impact of automation on employment has triggered widespread debate over how workers will adapt to technological shifts. While mass layoffs have not yet materialized, the friction of career mobility remains a primary concern for economists and policymakers alike. Understanding how labor markets absorb these disruptions helps clarify the long-term economic consequences of rapid artificial intelligence adoption.
What is confirmed
- Roughly 11 million U.S. workers may need to transition into new occupations because of artificial intelligence and automation by 2035.
- Only one in seven displaced workers has a direct path to a growing job.
- Most new work created in healthcare and construction cannot be done remotely.
What to watch next
- Further empirical data on artificial intelligence adoption rates across different industrial sectors.
- Additional studies measuring actual workforce displacement versus net job creation in the near term.
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