Generative AI and analytics are eating up white-collar jobs, while robotics and automation continue to capture blue-collar activities. Agentic AI provides a fresh disruptor in this tech-driven business ecosystem.
Economic growth no longer guarantees job creation. In an era of AI-driven efficiency, the link between output and employment is fraying. While business leaders celebrate upticks in corporate performance, the labour market is facing an existential challenge.
We all have an interest in supporting a sustainable society, which means we also have a stake in addressing this risk. It is time to move beyond GDP as the guiding measure of progress. While it remains a necessary metric, it is no longer sufficient in an era where AI and automation are transforming industries.
