With the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the future of work is undergoing a profound transformation. A recent UN study warns that about 40% of current occupations could be impacted by technology in the coming decades.
The change is already underway. Sectors such as production, logistics, and customer service are adopting automated solutions, such as chatbots, predictive algorithms, and autonomous vehicles, replacing functions that were previously exclusively human. Large companies are investing in these tools to reduce costs and increase efficiency, which could result in large-scale layoffs if there is no quick response in adaptation by the workforce and public policies.
Despite concerns about technological unemployment, experts emphasize that AI also creates new opportunities. Areas such as data science, cybersecurity, AI ethics, and algorithm development are gaining prominence and are expected to grow in the coming years.
"The key to facing this scenario is adaptation," says Izabela Holanda, director of IH Consulting and Human Development. "More than resisting change, it is necessary to understand it, seek continuous training, and develop human skills that are irreplaceable."
According to her, professional protagonism now depends on continuous learning. "Short-term courses in programming, data analysis, and artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly accessible. At the same time, skills such as empathy, critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication are becoming competitive differentiators," he/she/they highlights.
For Izabela, the advancement of AI should not be seen as an inevitable threat, but as a strategic opportunity. "The question is not whether robots will take our jobs, but how we can work alongside them. Technology can — and should — be an ally in building a fairer, more productive, and innovative market."
