AI Is Actually Creating More Jobs
smtabatabaie · x · 2026-07-15
This article discusses a counterintuitive view: AI was expected to replace human labor, but in reality, it is generating more work. The author's core thesis is that for the first time in history, we are seeing a scenario where "humans are cheaper than software." Consequently, companies will retain or even add headcount in various areas rather than simply replacing roles with models.
The piece emphasizes that AI brings not a one-dimensional story of layoffs, but a restructuring of roles: while repetitive tasks will be automated, new jobs centered around AI deployment, auditing, operations, integration, and collaboration will emerge. The overarching argument is that technological progress doesn't always reduce labor demand; often, it simply redefines "where humans add the most value."
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