Future Ready Leadership With Jacob Morgan Job Predictions Collide, RTO Tightens, Workweeks Shift, and Consulting Gets Rebuilt
Dec 4, 2025
Jensen Huang argues that while AI will automate tasks, it will also create new roles, presenting an optimistic outlook on job evolution. In contrast, Geoffrey Hinton warns about potential mass unemployment due to falling AI costs. AI is reshaping the workweek dynamics, making tasks more efficient and freeing time for deep work. With rising in-office mandates, employees are adapting their schedules, leading to 'micro-shifting.' Microsoft aims to embed AI in its workflows, while Accenture collaborates with OpenAI to revolutionize consulting approaches.
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AI Expands Work, Not Just Replaces It
- AI will automate many tasks but is unlikely to eliminate most jobs because roles expand beyond single tasks.
- Jensen Huang argues jobs requiring judgment, diagnosis, context, or human connection will endure and spawn new industries.
Radiology Example Of AI Augmentation
- Jensen Huang used radiology to show AI augments a task within a role rather than erasing the whole job.
- Radiology grew as professionals adopted AI for image reading while retaining broader diagnostic responsibilities.
Diverging Expert Views Signal Disruption
- Credible experts disagreeing (Huang vs. Hinton) signals a likely discontinuity ahead.
- Leaders must plan multiple workforce paths because the future will blend collaboration-heavy and automation-heavy outcomes.
