The new rules of work: How AI is reshaping human value

"But while the technology is able to complete an astonishing number of tasks, humans are far from obsolete. According to the report, roughly 57% of work hours can be automated. Meanwhile, 70% of the skills employers look for can be used for both automated work and nonautomated work. This means over the next five years, humans will have to adjust their work habits to make room for automation."

"Jobs requiring physical activity will see less of an impact, accounting for 35% of U.S. work hours. While robots have made huge strides in their ability to complete physical tasks, they cannot rival the "fine motor skills, dexterity, and situational awareness" of humans, the report says. Skills that rely on emotional awareness and personal connection-such as coaching, assisting, caring, or negotiating-will see the least amount of impact."

Roughly 57% of work hours can be automated, while 70% of employer-desired skills apply to both automated and nonautomated tasks. An index rates digital and information processing, accounting, and coding as most susceptible to AI disruption. Jobs requiring physical activity account for 35% of U.S. work hours and face less automation due to human fine motor skills, dexterity, and situational awareness. Skills depending on emotional awareness and personal connection—coaching, assisting, caring, negotiating—will see the least impact and remain relevant even under full AI adoption. Nearly all occupations contain at least one highly disrupted skill, and a third will experience more than 10% high change.

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