Companies like Microsoft and Intel are cutting jobs, often citing "restructuring" or "optimization," but experts say AI is the real driver. Goldman Sachs predicts up to 300 million jobs could be replaced by AI by 2030.

While roles in law, finance, and IT are at risk, jobs requiring empathy, creativity, and ethics — like teaching and counseling — remain safer. To stay relevant, research suggests workers could refine human skills, learn AI tools and adapt to change.