Will AI really replace our jobs?

Nowadays, AI can write code, design logos, diagnose diseases, answer interview questions — and what not. With AI developing at such high intensity, a question always arises: Where is it all going? What will be the future of normal working-class people who rely on jobs? And what about the students who are just entering, or planning to enter, the tech sector?

Many big tech giants like Dell (12,000 layoffs), Microsoft (9,000 layoffs), and Intel (10,000 layoffs) are cutting jobs at a rapid pace, often citing efficiency and cost-cutting as reasons. But what’s more surprising is how AI is now directly linked to these decisions. At the same time another side to this story is that in a recent podcast, Coinbase’s CEO mentioned that some employees were let go because they were not making use of AI assistants.

This raises a bigger concern that if companies are already expecting workers to rely on AI and even penalizing those who don’t then how safe are traditional jobs in the near future?

Sam Altman (OpenAI): He recently called Gen Z “the luckiest generation in history.” His reasoning was that young people will find it easier to adapt to the rapid shifts AI is creating compared to, say, a 62-year-old worker.

Jeff Bezos (Amazon founder): Taking a more optimistic stance, he said: “And then the jobless… Is AI going to put everybody out of work? I am not worried about this.”

Bill Gates (Microsoft co-founder): On his blog, he wrote that AI has the potential to boost productivity massively — but warned that many workers will need support to transition during this shift.

The opinions are divided. Some CEOs believe AI will create more opportunities than it takes away, while others warn about painful transitions ahead. What seems clear is that AI isn’t replacing all jobs, but it is replacing some tasks — and changing how work is done.

For the working class, this means adapting to new tools may no longer be optional it could decide job security. For students, especially those entering tech, it means preparing for a career where AI is not a competitor but a collaborator.

In the end, maybe the real question isn’t “Will AI replace our jobs?” but rather “Will we adapt fast enough to stay ahead of AI?”