CNN: AI could force 11 million US workers to change careers by 2035
An estimate says AI could force about 11 million US workers, roughly 6.5% of the current workforce, into new careers by 2035. Over the past two years the job market has been marked by low hiring and low layoffs.
Who is affected and how
- employee
- Career change is a large-scale risk, so it is worth building transferable skills now.
- HR professional
- Reskilling and internal mobility programmes should be sized for the expected wave of career changes.
- manager
- Workforce planning must address the slow hiring environment and the reshuffling of skills together.
Sources
- AI could force 11 million US workers into new careers by 2035 - CNNcnn.com · Sep 29, 2026
- AI May Force 11 Million Workers Into New Jobs, McKinsey Says - Bloombergbloomberg.com · Sep 29, 2026
- AI May Force 11 Million Workers Into New Jobs, McKinsey Saysnews.bloomberglaw.com · Sep 29, 2026
- AI could force 11 million Americans into new careers by 2035, report findswcpo.com · Sep 29, 2026
- AI may force 11 million workers into new jobs: McKinsey & Co. - The Economic Timeseconomictimes.indiatimes.com · Sep 29, 2026
- AI could displace 11 million US workers by 2035, report says - Fast Companyfastcompany.com · Sep 30, 2026
- AI Will Not Just Replace Jobs; It Could Force 11 Million Americans Into New Careers | IBTimes UKibtimes.co.uk · Sep 30, 2026
- Around 11 million US workers may face AI displacement | Semaforsemafor.com · Sep 29, 2026
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