Technology pessimists believe that emerging technologies will take away jobs. However, technology optimists suggest that “non-routine” jobs may not only exist but also surge. To better understand the implications of emerging technologies on the future of work, we conducted a panel discussion with senior industry leaders. The discussion was focussed on understanding what opportunities get created, how jobs get transformed, what competencies become essential, and what challenges are posed by emerging technologies. The emerging themes from the discussion highlighted creative tensions in the way technology interacts with work, opening a plethora of opportunities for shaping a desired future.

技术悲观主义者认为，新兴技术将带走工作。但是，技术乐观主义者认为，“非常规”工作不仅可能存在，而且还会激增。为了更好地了解新兴技术对未来工作的影响，我们与行业资深领导人进行了小组讨论。讨论的重点是了解创造了哪些机会，如何转变工作，哪些能力变得至关重要，以及新兴技术带来了哪些挑战。讨论中涌现的主题凸显了技术与工作互动方式中的创造性张力，为塑造理想的未来提供了许多机会。