The article discusses how AI is reshaping the workplace, not just by automating tasks, but by changing the very nature of jobs and the required skills. For instance, one estimate cited suggests that around 39% of the skills people need in the workforce will transform in the coming years due to technology advances.
It emphasises that while AI can relieve humans of repetitive or “manual” tasks, the upside is a shift toward roles requiring creativity, judgment, flexibility and human-centric skills — things machines aren’t yet good at. At the same time, it flags that this transition isn’t smooth: workers may face uncertainty, need training/upskilling, and risk being left behind if they cannot adapt.
The piece also touches on deeper systemic issues: The rapid pace of AI development is creating gaps between technological capability and societal/institutional readiness. This “exponential gap” means policy, regulation, education and workforce-preparation may struggle to keep up.
Finally, the article argues that organisations, workers and policymakers must all act—by focusing on continuous skill development, embedding adaptability into career paths, and designing work that leverages both human and AI strengths. In this way, AI becomes a partner rather than a threat.
