Contrary to early fears of AI displacing roles, Gartner predicts that AI will lead to more job gains than losses, starting in 2028-2029.
“Thirty-two million jobs will be transformed each year, requiring upskilling or refactoring. AI leaders can use this forecast analysis to reflect on AI job impacts across broad industry types and anticipate and support these changes in their organizations.” Gartner
AI isn’t a competitor to human potential; it’s an amplifier that frees up time, energy, and mental capacity for knowledge workers. By handling repetitive, time-draining aspects of knowledge work, AI agents and assistants empower professionals to operate at their highest potential, making work not just easier but more meaningful.
Chief among these tools are AI agents and AI assistants, which differ in autonomy and scope but together transform enterprise productivity. AI assistants provide guided support for routine queries and tasks, while agents autonomously orchestrate complex workflows, from data analysis to decision-making.
In this AI Academy episode, Parul Mishra, vice president of sales for AI agents, explores their game-changing impact, enabling organizations to jumpstart productivity across teams. Businesses can reimagine operations by deploying these tools to cut coding time from days to minutes, personalize offerings, and detect vulnerabilities proactively. Explore IBM’s guide to select the right AI solution for your needs, driving growth through smarter, faster workflows.
