As AI technology advances, many careers are at risk of decline, with the Word Economic Forum predicting significant job displacement by 2030.
The Word Economic Forum reported that by 2030, increased digital access is anticipated to produce 19 million jobs, however, it is also expected to replace nine million jobs.As technology continues to advance, especially artificial intelligence , some careers are declining at a concerning rate, leaving the professionals in these fields in a precarious state and with no certainty for the future.
The report also showed that 39% of workers' critical skills are predicted to change by 2030, with technical skills growing in significance faster than any other during the next five years. As a result, companies will continue to prioritise continuous learning, upskilling, and reskilling programmes from now until the end of the decade.Software and application developers are fourth on the list of the fastest rising vocations, while security management professionals have risen to the top five due to technological advancements and geopolitical developments.
The green shift and increased acceptance of energy generating and storage technologies have pushed autonomous and electric vehicle specialists, as well as environmental and renewable energy engineers, into the top 15 fastest-growing occupations.
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