ArdorComm Media News Network
March 3, 2026
Artificial intelligence is poised to redefine the workplace rather than eliminate jobs, according to Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon. Addressing widespread concerns about AI-driven unemployment, Jassy suggested that fears of large-scale job losses are likely exaggerated.
In a recent media interaction, Jassy acknowledged that many roles which have depended heavily on human labour over the past two to three decades may require fewer workers in the future. However, he stressed that this shift does not mean employment opportunities will vanish altogether. Instead, the structure and skill requirements of jobs are expected to evolve.
“I do believe that a lot of the jobs that we’ve thrown human beings at the last 20 or 30 years, you won’t need as many human beings doing those same jobs. But I also think there will be other jobs created. And that has always happened in every technology shift,” he said.
Backing this perspective, a recent report by Morgan Stanley suggested that AI’s long-term impact on employment may be less disruptive than widely feared. While automation will affect certain roles, the report stated that most workers are unlikely to be permanently displaced. Instead, many are expected to transition into new or emerging roles — some of which do not yet exist.
Morgan Stanley drew comparisons with major technological advancements over the past 150 years, including electricity, mechanised farming, computers and the internet. These innovations transformed industries and reshaped job requirements but did not eliminate the need for human labour.
The report also referenced the introduction of spreadsheets in the 1980s as an example. While spreadsheets reduced demand for some clerical tasks, they enabled financial professionals to focus on more strategic and high-value responsibilities, ultimately creating new career pathways within the sector.
Industry leaders and analysts therefore suggest that AI will reshape the workforce, demanding new skills and adaptability, rather than causing widespread unemployment.
Source: IANS