AI Is Changing the Job Market: What Young People Need to Know
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow and affect industries all over the world, experts are advising young people to prepare for jobs that will remain useful in the future. Since AI is automating many tasks and changing traditional roles, the job market is going through a big transformation. It’s now important for youth to focus on careers where human skills are still better than machine capabilities.
What Is AI Automation?
An automation (also called intelligent automation or hype automation) is the combination of artificial intelligence with other technologies like:
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA) – to handle regular, digital tasks
- Business Process Management (BPM) – to design and manage workflows
- Machine Learning, NLP, and Computer Vision – to help systems learn and make decisions
With these tools, businesses can work faster, reduce costs, and serve customers better. Artificial intelligence automation improves productivity by doing tasks automatically, making better data-based decisions, and giving more personalized experiences.
Common examples include:
- Artificial intelligence chatbots
- Fraud detection systems
- Product recommendations
- Workflow automation
- Big data analysis
Overall, Artificial intelligence automation is helping companies become smarter and more competitive.
Artificial intelligence’s Impact on Jobs
According to a global report by PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a part of many sectors, especially in IT, finance, and professional services. These industries are not only accepting AI—they are benefiting from it.
In 2024, salaries for people with AI-related skills rose by 56%, compared to a 25% increase the year before.
PwC’s Chief Economist, Barret Kupelian, told BBC Radio 5 Live that AI is already affecting many working professionals. He said that the need for AI skills is increasing rapidly. However, he added that most jobs won’t be completely replaced. Instead, Artificial intelligence will support many jobs, especially those that need human understanding and decision-making.
Top 3 Careers That Are Safe from Automation
Kupelian shared three career paths that are less likely to be affected by Artificial intelligence:
1. Skilled Manual Jobs
Jobs like plumbers, electricians, decorators, and other trades still need human hands and minds. Artificial intelligence cannot yet do complex physical work in changing environments.
2. Creative and Decision-Based Jobs
Jobs that require creativity and judgment, such as writers, artists, designers, and strategists, are harder to automate. These roles involve imagination and personal touch, which machines cannot easily copy.
3. Artificial intelligence-Related Jobs
While some jobs are disappearing, new ones are coming up in fields like:
- Artificial intelligence development
- Data science
- Machine learning
- Artificial intelligence ethics and policy
These roles are in high demand and offer better pay. Companies using AI are also seeing faster growth, which shows the value of professionals who understand and manage Artificial intelligence.
Jobs Most at Risk
Jobs that are based on repetition, structured tasks, and limited decision-making are more likely to be automated. Roles that do not need emotional understanding, creativity, or physical work are at higher risk of being replaced by machines.
The Bright Side
Even though some jobs may go away, this change is also creating new opportunities. With Artificial intelligence handling basic tasks, people can now focus more on:
- Strategy
- Creative thinking
- Solving human problems
To succeed in the future, young professionals must learn how to work with Artificial intelligence, not against it. The secret is to use Artificial intelligence’s strengths while applying human skills that machines cannot copy—like empathy, judgment, and imagination.