Gartner says AI won't create a 'jobs apocalypse' – but it will cause chaos as millions are forced to upskill

With concerns rising over the long-term impact of AI on the global labor market, analysts appear upbeat on the volume of jobs gained rather than lost – but that doesn't mean it'll be a smooth process.

New research from Gartner shows that from 2028 onwards, roughly 32 million jobs a year will be “reconfigured, redesigned, or fused”.

It’s an outlook that pours cold water on the prospect of mass AI-related job cuts across a raft of industries, but doesn’t outright deny there will be some casualties along the way.

Speaking to ITPro , Helen Poitevin, distinguished VP analyst at Gartner, said the consultancy’s modelling points to a period of upheaval as roles are reshaped and workers adapt to new ways of working.

“Our position is there will be no AI jobs apocalypse, but it will unleash j