This week brought mixed news about how AI agents are changing jobs worldwide. In the US, companies are using AI for routine tasks, leading to fewer entry-level jobs. A report shows 40% of employers plan to cut roles that AI can automate, making it harder for young workers to start their careers. Some Gen Z workers feel their college degrees are less valuable because AI can now do jobs that used to require education.

At the same time, AI is creating new kinds of work. Over 90% of Bank of America employees use AI tools to work faster and help customers better. Experts say AI could add 11 million jobs globally, even as it removes 9 million older roles. Workers in fields like law and engineering may need to learn new skills, while jobs needing creativity or empathy (like teaching) are safer.

In India, companies are hiring skilled workers for lower pay, increasing competition for office jobs worldwide. Many managers now see AI as a productivity tool instead of a replacement for humans, with 78% using it to help teams work smarter.