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- An economist has said, "AI won't take your job, it's somebody using AI that will take your job."
- AI seems to be a positive for many workers, but some roles are more at risk of replacement.
- Experts advise skilling up and leaning into soft human skills as AI becomes embedded in work life.
You may have heard a version of the phrase, "AI won't take your job, it's somebody using AI that will take your job."
Economist Richard Baldwin said the phrase at the 2023 World Economic Forum's Growth Summit, and variations of it have been mentioned since as people discuss the potential impacts of AI.