With the accelerated advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the future of work undergoes a profound transformation. A recent UN study warns that about 40% of current occupations may be impacted by technology in the coming decades.
Sectors such as production, logistics and customer service have been adopting automated solutions such as chatbots, predictive algorithms and autonomous vehicles, replacing functions previously exclusively human. Large companies are investing in these tools to reduce costs and increase efficiency, which can result in large-scale layoffs if there is no rapid response to adaptation by the workforce and public policies.
Despite concerns about technological unemployment, experts point out that AI also creates new opportunities.Sections such as data science, cybersecurity, AI ethics and algorithm development gain prominence and promise to grow in the coming years.
“The key to facing this scenario is the” adaptation, says Izabela Holanda, director of IH Consulting and Human Development.“More than resisting change, you need to understand it, seek continuous training and develop human skills that are irreplaceable.”
According to her, professional leadership now involves constant learning.“Short courses in programming, data analysis and artificial intelligence are increasingly accessible. At the same time, skills such as empathy, critical thinking, creativity and effective communication become competitive differentials”, she points out.
For Izabela, the advancement of AI should not be seen as an inevitable threat, but as a strategic opportunity. “A asks not if robots will take our jobs, but how we can work together with them. Technology can and should be an ally in building a fairer, more productive and innovative market.”
