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WHAT'S NEXT?: AI will replace 16% of jobs over the next decade. A billion people will enter the job market over the next ten years.

• [New] From an economic perspective, the rise of autonomous technology could generate new opportunities in software development, artificial intelligence research, vehicle maintenance, and smart infrastructure, encouraging innovation and skill development among India's youth. thestatesman.com
• [New] The real impact of AI doing jobs in the next few years will begin to be palpable. Gizmodo
• [New] Within five years, there will be significant disruption in knowledge work due to advancements in AI. Crypto Briefing
• [New] Joblessness among recent graduates could hit 25% in the next two to three years, as AI reshapes entry-level work. / USA Fortune
• [New] As Singapore strengthens its position as a global digital hub, developing cyber leadership and talent pipelines will be critical to sustaining trust in digital services. Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech Sing
• [New] The solar sector employed almost 650,000 people in the EU in 2022, with projections of 1 million jobs by 2025 and potentially 1.6 million by 2027 under High Scenario, reflecting strong job creation potential across manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and operations. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Russia's labour minister is reported to have told Putin last year that Russia will have a shortage of 2.4 million workers by 2030. Rand Corporation
• [New] Nearly 97 million new AI-related jobs are expected worldwide by the end of 2026. FinExtra
• [New] By 2026, organizations that redesign their talent systems will operate with visibly greater agility. HR Katha
• [New] Efficiency gains from AI will reduce Amazon's workforce in the coming years, and AI agents will allow it to focus less on rote work and more on thinking strategically about how to improve customer experiences. The Guardian
• [New] Many of the white-collar roles that workers worry could be automated - from software development to financial analysis - are paid median salaries well above $75,000 a year, with developers raking in about $133,000. The Guardian
• [New] Microsoft announced Elevate for Educators in India, aiming to skill two million teachers and reach 200,000 schools and institutions by 2030, as part of a broader effort to expand AI literacy and responsible use at a population scale. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] HR and L & D leaders understand that dealing with AI will continue to be a big factor in the workplace in 2026. CPA Practice Advisor
• [New] The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 estimates that about 60% of workers will need significant reskilling by 2030, driven largely by AI and technological change. ATD
• [New] In 2026, AI is forcing organizations to restructure their workforce, creating new roles such as AI Governance Officer, Model Risk Analyst, AI Compliance Architect, Human-AI Interaction Designer, Prompt Workflow Engineer, and AI Quality Assurance Lead. AI World Journal
• [New] Workforce Shortages in Surveying: Digital Tools Bridging the Labour Gap in 2026 Projects represents both a challenge and an opportunity - one that forward-thinking firms are addressing through artificial intelligence, automation, and interoperable technology platforms. Surveying Services Across London & Essex | Wimbledon Su
• [New] Half of entry-level white-collar jobs could be wiped out within a few years. A.I. For You
• [New] Between 26% and 38% of jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean could be affected by the rise of generative artificial intelligence. Havana Times
• [New] As AI investment continues to grow, future research will focus on analyzing global AI investment trends, the growth rate of AI-based startups, and the changing skill requirements for the workforce. Scientific Research Publishing
• [New] At a time when conversations around AI are often dominated by concerns about job displacement, security risks, and technological inequality, New Delhi is positioning itself as a country that wants to steer global AI governance toward a more inclusive and sustainable model. Economic Times
• [New] Prediction 2: AI Literacy Transitions from a Specialist Skill Set to a Core Organizational Competency By 2026, enterprises will realize that sustainable AI adoption requires more than just technical teams building models. TDWI
• [New] When to partner: Enterprises accelerating transformation often work with an AI Software Development Company to deploy governance platforms, vertical models, or agentic systems faster than internal teams could deliver alone. SISGAIN

Last updated: 23 February 2026