12-02-2025
AI will impact job market, but exactly how remains to be seen
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — There's a growing fear that artificial intelligence will vastly affect the job market, causing many jobs to disappear, and replacing people with something we can't even see.
Antonio Mobley, a public information officer for Montgomery County Business Services, said that while the county has not seen a decrease in jobs due to AI, it is aware of what the technology could mean for companies.
'AI is a very innovative tool,' said Mobley. 'One click of a button, you can have everything that you ask for and in the blink of an eye.'
People are quick to give their thoughts on AI. In response to a 2 NEWS Facebook post seeking public opinion on the technology, one said that it probably will eventually impact jobs, but not yet due to its errors. Another said that 'AI can't drive a semi, at least for now.'
Others theorized that it might be people with AI experience and not the technology itself that could take jobs instead.
One 2 NEWS viewer said that the technology will be something that can be managed moving forward.
'It's going to change,' commented Craig Cassino, Kettering resident. 'Now, I don't know what it's going to do to impact people's jobs and stuff like that, but, like everything else, we have to go with the change. So I think it'll be an improvement.'
Another person agreed, saying that she didn't think it would have a huge effect on jobs.
'I do think that there is more assistive technologies that AI can help in current job markets,' said Kelley Lay, Kettering resident. 'So I don't think its going to eliminate or cause a huge effect overall.'
Not everyone agrees. One person who wished to remain anonymous said she is worried about the future.
'Because I have always, always, always thought that computers would eventually take over jobs,' said the respondent. 'So, yeah, it does worry me because it's real.'
A recent Future of Jobs survey from the World Economic Forum illustrates opinions on artificial intelligence from a variety of employers on how it would shape their company by 2030.
Of those surveyed, 77 percent said they would reskill or upskill that existing workforce. Other companies stated a desire to look for candidates who have AI experience.
However, the survey also showed that 41 percent expect to downsize their workforce and utilize AI.
Mobley believes downsizing should be avoided, citing more benefits for upskilling workers.
'I would say it's unfortunate,' he said. 'I feel that they should teach AI and reshape their job description into the role that they are in now to continue to boost company morale and to keep those workers around.
'Because stability is the biggest thing in the job market.'
Experts say it's not just stability, but adaptability that's going to be key in the future job market. Many companies will be exploring the use of AI in their day-to-day workflow, so Mobley said you should as well to maximize your chances in an evolving job market.
Coming Wednesday: Artificial Intelligence could become a beneficial companion in an industry where every second counts: emergency response.
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