How AI Layoffs Could Backfire On Employers

Generative AI is speeding up how people work, but that efficiency can prevent some workers from climbing the corporate ladder. Nearly 40% of workers’ core skills will be disrupted by 2030 due to AI and digitalization, according to the World Economic Forum. It may become more difficult for entry-level workers to advance in their careers as companies cut costs by trimming middle management and, in certain industries, eliminate entry level roles that can be replaced by AI. Watch this video to understand the impending break down between the expert and novice educational relationship and what that means for the future of the economy. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:20 How AI disrupts career growth 4:36 Skills development Produced by: Charlotte Morabito Edited by: Nora Rappaport Additional Reporting: Animation: Jason Reginato, Emily Park Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson Additional Footage: Getty Images » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision » Watch CNBC on the go with CNBC+: https://www.cnbc.com/WatchCNBCPlus About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to level up your AI skills? Sign up for Smarter by CNBC Make It's new online course, How To Use AI To Communicate Better At Work. Get specific prompts to optimize emails, memos and presentations for tone, context and audience. Sign up today: https://cnb.cx/47ELu8O Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC on Threads: https://cnb.cx/threads Follow CNBC News on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC on WhatsApp: https://cnb.cx/WhatsAppCNBC #CNBC How AI Is Breaking The Career Ladder