The Future of AI: What Will Happen to Your Job?

Is AI a threat or an ally? When we talk about AI, two strong opinions usually emerge. One group believes it will take away jobs and cause many professions to disappear. Another claims it’s the ultimate tool to help us work better.

As always, the truth is more complex and lies somewhere in between.

A Personal Story with AI

Less than two years ago, I never imagined I’d be making a living out of this. I didn’t come from the tech world, nor programming, nor cutting-edge digital innovation. I was simply someone looking for practical solutions to everyday work problems.

AI entered my life like one of those tools that at first seem intimidating, but then open a huge door. The first step was overcoming fear: realizing I didn’t need to be an engineer to use it effectively. And once you apply it, you see the difference.

Before, writing a LinkedIn post could easily take me two hours. Today, with this technology, I can publish something of the same quality in 15 minutes or less. But let’s be clear: AI isn’t replacing me. My judgment, experience and creativity can’t be substituted by technology. AI is my ally, not my replacement.

Will AI Destroy Jobs?

This is a legitimate concern. We know that tools like ChatGPT or Gemini can process data, analyze documents, and even create strategies at a pace a hundred times faster than humans. This directly affects industries like engineering, finance and law. Even traditionally resistant fields such as healthcare and legal services are starting to feel the pressure.

The data backs this up: 27% of companies already using AI report its biggest effect is on internal operations rather than overall job cuts. The message is clear: competing directly with AI is impossible.

So, Where’s The Opportunity?

Looking back at history, every technological leap has brought uncertainty, but also new ways of working. The steam engine changed production forever. The internet gave rise to “influencers,” a career nobody could have imagined decades earlier. The same thing is happening with AI—we’re adapting.

What’s changing is the skill set the market demands. Repetitive tasks are automated, while critical thinking, creativity and emotional intelligence are becoming more valuable.

Some benefits include:

• Higher productivity: Industries already working with AI are five times more productive. Increased productivity often leads to higher wages and better conditions.
• New jobs: A few years ago, nobody had heard the term “prompt engineer” or “model trainer.” Today, AI-oriented positions are well-paid, real jobs.
• Enhanced jobs: AI removes the tedious parts of work. A lawyer, for example, can spend less time on paperwork and more time on building strong legal strategies.
• Salary competitiveness: Workers who master AI skills are seeing salary increases of up to 56% in their fields.

Supporting Resources

1. Explosive productivity growth: Sectors most exposed to AI are seeing productivity increases nearly five times higher than the rest. This not only boosts companies, but historically leads to better wages and living standards.
2. Emerging job opportunities: AI has created roles like prompt engineers, AI ethics specialists and model trainers. Demand for complementary roles, like software developers, is also growing well above average.
3. Improvement of existing jobs: By automating repetitive tasks, professionals can focus on high-value strategies. For example, financial analysts can spend less time inputting data and more time producing insights.
4. Salary competitiveness: Employees with AI skills are seeing salary increases of up to 56%, encouraging more people to upskill and adapt.

As workers, freelancers, or companies, we must learn to use AI as a tool that facilitates our work. The key is to “learn by doing” and adapt to change.

A Global Outlook

In the U.S., data shows AI adoption is driving job growth in tech well above the national average—the market is adjusting.

In Spain, productivity is also rising thanks to AI, but about 74% of people still believe AI destroys more jobs than it creates. This highlights a key point: fear thrives on the unknown, while trust comes with experience and learning.

The Bottom Line: Use It, Don’t Fear It

AI isn’t “against you.” It’s there for those who learn to integrate it into their work. If you want to prepare for the future, the path is clear:

• Start experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, NotebookLM or Perplexity
• Identify repetitive tasks that you can automate
• Combine your knowledge with AI’s speed and capacity

The future isn’t written. The best way to know what your job will look like in a few years is to start shaping it today. And that doesn’t depend on technology—it depends on your curiosity, your willingness to experiment and your ability to keep learning along the way