Many people worry that artificial intelligence will take away their jobs. However, recent research shows a more complex picture. AI will replace some tasks, but it will also create new kinds of work and change existing jobs.
The World Economic Forum’s 2025 report predicts that 92 million jobs may disappear by 2030. At the same time, about 170 million new jobs may be created. This would mean a total increase of 78 million jobs. The report also says that nearly 40% of the skills used at work will change. For this reason, 77% of employers plan to improve their workers’ skills. (weforum.org)
Companies are already investing heavily in employee education. In the 2025 financial year, Accenture spent $1 billion on learning and development and provided about 47 million hours of training. By August 2025, more than 550,000 of its employees had completed basic training in generative AI. (accenture.com) Capgemini also reported that it had trained 310,000 employees in generative AI and 194,000 in “agentic AI,” which can complete more complex tasks. (reports.capgemini.com)
This training is not only about technical knowledge. Workers must learn how to give clear instructions to AI, check its answers, protect private information, and use it responsibly. Human abilities such as creative thinking, communication, leadership, and teamwork will remain important. (weforum.org)
Of course, the change will not be easy for everyone. Some companies still expect to reduce their workforce as AI takes over certain tasks. However, teaching current employees new skills can be more useful than simply replacing them. If businesses offer enough training and workers continue learning, AI may become a helpful partner rather than only a threat.










