Future workplace: Why soft skills matter more in the age of AI

Artificial Intelligence

As machines take on repetitive, data-heavy tasks, humans must focus on roles that require emotional intelligence and critical thinking.

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, a recurring concern persists: Will AI render human labour obsolete? Reports of automation, robotic workers, and self-driving vehicles have fuelled anxiety over a future where human jobs are drastically reduced.

The World Economic Forum estimates that 85 million jobs may be displaced by AI. However, it also predicts the creation of 97 million new roles. The real question isn’t whether AI will eliminate jobs, but how society will adapt to a world where AI transforms the nature of work.

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