A recent report by Morgan Stanley suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) will not lead to widespread permanent unemployment but will instead transform the employment landscape by creating new job opportunities. According to BlockBeats, the report draws on 150 years of technological change history, noting that advancements from electrification to the internet have altered the labor market without replacing human labor entirely. The report anticipates the emergence of roles such as Chief AI Officer and AI governance specialists, along with hybrid positions across various industries.
However, some economists caution that AI's automation of cognitive tasks could devalue human expertise, potentially decoupling corporate profit growth from employment growth. Currently, 30% of companies adopting AI report measurable financial or productivity gains, a significant increase from 16% a year ago.