The Grim Future of Jobs in the Age of AI and Robots

As robots become more sophisticated, they are replacing manual laborers, while artificial intelligence threatens knowledge workers. AI software and large language models may soon be able to do all manner of jobs, blending into society in ways that aren't clear yet. Automation will continue to erode certain jobs, as it has already done in the manufacturing realm. The question is whether other jobs will crop up as a substitute and whether workers are equipped to perform them. Some economists say the threat to people's jobs is real, and vocational training programs aren't steering workers into roles with guaranteed longevity.