Why the AI economy demands we rethink work as livelihood

The article argues that the AI economy challenges the traditional concept of work as a job, emphasizing the need to rethink livelihood as a sustained capacity to generate value and security rather than focusing solely on job survival. Current reskilling efforts are insufficient as AI-driven job displacement outpaces training cycles, leading to significant economic and social costs, especially for lower and middle-skill workers. The structural shift demands a reevaluation of social protection systems and organizational strategies, as automation risks eroding institutional knowledge and long-term economic stability.

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