In 2026, artificial intelligence has wiped out or altered millions of jobs across America, particularly affecting positions in data entry, customer service, paralegals, and junior developers. Nevertheless, economists monitoring AI-related employment changes have discovered three unforeseen areas of growth: AI trainers, prompt engineers, and auditors for AI ethics. The pressing issue is that those whose jobs have been lost to AI often do not possess the necessary skills for these emerging positions, leading to a growing disparity. Specialists caution that without immediate federal investment in retraining, a lasting group of displaced workers will form.
