GoKawiilMcKinsey report: AI could push 11 million US workers into new jobs by 2035
A new McKinsey report estimates that artificial intelligence and automation could displace roughly 11 million US workers, about 7% of the country's workforce, forcing them to change professions by 2035. The report suggests AI may ultimately create more jobs than it eliminates, even as it drives what it calls a historic workforce transformation.
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If the estimate holds, it points to a large-scale labor market disruption that could require significant retraining and policy responses, though McKinsey's own framing suggests net job creation is possible over time. The scale and timeline cited implies pressure on education, workforce development, and social safety net systems to adapt.
- McKinsey projects roughly 11 million US workers displaced by AI and automation by 2035
- That figure represents about 7% of the current US workforce
- The report suggests AI could create more jobs overall even amid major workforce shifts
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-09-30
Published there as: “AI could displace 11 million US workers by 2035, report says”
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