Tech giants like Google and IBM have long forecasted the rise of AI automation in roles involving repetitive, predictable tasks. These include factory work, call center operations, and sales functions in retail. As AI tools improve efficiency, businesses may shift towards fewer human-dependent processes.
A McKinsey study further backs this trend, noting that Southeast Asia could lose millions of jobs to automation by 2030 if workers don’t reskill.
Experts agree that while AI might render certain jobs obsolete, it also creates new roles in tech management, AI supervision, and digital innovation. Filipino workers, especially in outsourcing and BPO industries, are encouraged to upskill in areas such as data analytics, AI integration, and digital transformation.
As Altman emphasizes, “The future belongs to those who learn faster than the rate of technological change.” The country’s future workforce will depend heavily on education, training, and public-private partnerships to create upskilling initiatives that keep pace with AI advancements.
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Rather than fear AI, the workforce should leverage it as a tool for growth. The Philippine government and private sector must work together to invest in digital education and skills development programs that ensure workers are prepared for the AI-driven economy.
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