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MIT Study: AI Could Replace 11.7% of US Workers

Is AI displacement an imminent crisis, or an opportunity for those who embrace the technology?

Published NOV 27

MIT Study: AI Could Replace 11.7% of US Workers

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The Spin

Techno-skeptic narrative

AI disruption is already here and far more extensive than anyone realizes. The MIT study reveals that 11.7% of American jobs are technically replaceable right now, and the greatest impact is on routine work in HR, logistics, and finance rather than just tech. This massive hidden exposure raises concerns as it spans every state and requires immediate action from leaders to prepare workforces before widespread displacement widens inequality and erodes job security.

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Techno-optimist narrative

AI isn't taking jobs — it's creating unprecedented opportunities for those who adapt. People equipped with AI skills are replacing those who refuse to evolve — machines aren't replacing humans entirely. The future belongs to workers who master prompt engineering, automation tools and AI collaboration rather than those who fear technological progress. Rather than a threat, this is a historic opportunity to boost productivity, lower costs and create new, higher-skill career paths.

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