Al won't make us obsolete — it'll make us superhuman

ARTIFICIALINTELLIGENCE (AD) isfastbecoming one of the biggest growth engines in the Philippines. According to Access Partnership, it could unlock P2.8 trillion ($50.7 billion) in economic value by 2030. That’s a game-changing opportunity, but it also raises an age-old question: what does this mean for human jobs?

- By David Irecki

It’s a valid concern, but one that needs reframing. Al isn’t here to sideline people. It’s here to amplify what we can do. As Boomi Chief Executive Officer Steve Lucas puts it, “AT is meaningless without humans, AI won't take away our jobs. It will make us superhuman.”

Instead of asking whether AI will replace us, the better question is, how do we harness it in ways that empower people while building a workforce ready to thrive alongside it?

AI IS CREATING NEW ROLES

The world of work is evolving faster than ever. In 2024, one in ten hires on LinkedIn held job titles that didn’t even exist at the turn of the millennium. Roles like AI Engineer, Data Scientist, and Customer Success Manager, once considered niche, have become mainstream. It’s a clear sign of a deeper shift sweeping across industries everywhere.

In the Philippines, this transformation is already well underway. According to the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), 67% of IT and business process management (ITBPM) firms are currently using AL. Despite the automation narrative, however, only 8% of those companies have reported any reduction in headcount.