Artificial Intelligence and the Transformation of the Job Market

Riddhika Basu 1, 2, *

1 Department of CSE, School of Engineering and Technology (SOET), Adamas University.
2 Department of CSE, NIT Rourkela.
 
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Open Access Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2025, 09(02), 032-036.
Article DOI: 10.53022/oarjet.2025.9.2.0090
Publication history: 
Received on 12 October 2025; revised on 17 November 2025; accepted on 19 November 2025
 
Abstract: 
The research emphasizes the need for accelerated and focused strategies for re-skilling, organizational investment in the re-tooling of their workers, and supporting public policy to ensure equity in adaptation. The findings suggest that for graduates and early-career practitioners, thriving in an AI-enabled environment requires agility, innovation in problem-solving, and sophisticated digital skills. Overall, while the transition to AI integration may be disruptive, it has the potential to create increased participation, improved job quality, and increased economic development if the challenges of re-skilling and re-tooling the workforce can be accomplished quickly. Research demonstrates that even in the unevenness of this trade-off, the upheaval is like most technological revolutions ultimately leads to higher quantities of and more varied employment opportunities despite early losses. Overall, while the process is disruptive, greater integration of AI has the potential to boost participation, enhance job quality, and drive economic development if it can be done quickly by addressing the challenges of adaptation and training of workers. The data shows displacement of jobs, but also new jobs, offering evidence of an ongoing trade-off between job losses and job gains.
 
Keywords: 
 Artificial Intelligence (AI); Labour Market; Automation; Workforce Adaptation; Skill Development; Job Creation
 
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