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Jobs & Career
AI Set to Shift 11 Million US Jobs by 2035, Study Finds
✍️ WJRT ABC12
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 04:46 AM
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A recent analysis warns that artificial intelligence could compel 11 million workers in the United States to transition to new occupations by 2035.
A report cited by WJRT ABC12 projects that artificial intelligence will reshape the U.S. labour market, forcing roughly 11 million employees to move into different careers by the year 2035. The estimate is based on current adoption rates of AI tools across various industries and projected skill gaps.
The analysis highlights that sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and administrative services are most vulnerable, while demand for advanced technical, data‑analysis and creative roles is expected to rise. Workers in routine‑oriented positions may need to acquire new competencies to remain employable.
Experts say the scale of the shift underscores the urgency for coordinated reskilling initiatives, both from private firms and government programmes. Without targeted training, the transition could exacerbate unemployment and wage pressure in affected regions.
Policymakers are being urged to develop forward‑looking education policies and incentives that align workforce development with the evolving AI landscape, ensuring that displaced workers can access pathways to emerging job opportunities.
The analysis highlights that sectors such as manufacturing, retail, and administrative services are most vulnerable, while demand for advanced technical, data‑analysis and creative roles is expected to rise. Workers in routine‑oriented positions may need to acquire new competencies to remain employable.
Experts say the scale of the shift underscores the urgency for coordinated reskilling initiatives, both from private firms and government programmes. Without targeted training, the transition could exacerbate unemployment and wage pressure in affected regions.
Policymakers are being urged to develop forward‑looking education policies and incentives that align workforce development with the evolving AI landscape, ensuring that displaced workers can access pathways to emerging job opportunities.