If the calculator wasn’t the end of learning, AI won’t be the end of work

Every time a new tool comes along, people worry it will ruin us.

The printing press would corrupt faith, the calculator would kill math skills, and email was supposed to wreck productivity.

Now it’s AI’s turn. The pattern is familiar. It starts with a mix of hype, fear, and confusion.

Today, leaders and employees alike question whether AI is truly necessary or if it risks more than it rewards.

Fast on the heels of investment, skepticism often follows, although 76% of enterprises are exploring GenAI for innovation, only about 40% of consumers trust generative AI outputs, citing worries about accuracy and transparency.

The truth is, AI isn’t some brand-new alien force. It’s been part of our daily lives for decades.

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