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WHAT'S NEXT?: AI will replace 16% of jobs over the next decade. A billion people will enter the job market over the next ten years.

• [New] Generative AI and smart automation could add between $2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion to the global economy each year, mostly by making knowledge work more productive. The AI Journal
• [New] By 2028, AI agents will make at least 15% of daily work decisions on their own, up from less than 1% in 2024. The AI Journal
• [New] 93% of recruiters say they plan to increase their use of AI in 2026, and 59% say it is already helping them discover candidates with skills they would not have found before. Cisive
• [New] The World Economic Forum projects AI will displace 92 million jobs while creating 170 million new ones by 2030. Asanify
• [New] AI augmentation will create $2.9 trillion of business value and 6.2 billion hours of worker productivity globally in 2026 alone. Innovation Hub Live
• [New] Up to 300 million jobs globally could be affected by AI, with significant exposure in advanced economies. SmartErgo
• [New] Over the next 12 to 24 months, the world's top Investment and Consulting firms anticipate a measurable acceleration in workforce restructuring across sectors such as finance, marketing, legal services, software development, and many others. SmartErgo
• [New] In 2026, net tech employment is projected to grow by 1.9%, reaching about 9.8 million workers. / USA Comptia
• [New] All 50 states and the District of Columbia are projected to see tech employment gains in 2026. Comptia
• [New] Tech occupations will grow at about twice the rate of overall employment in the U.S. economy over the next decade. Comptia
• [New] AI has advanced rapidly over the last several years, raising questions over how it could affect the global workforce. Business Insider
• [New] In 2026, more agritech platforms will be judged on whether they reduce uncertainty: when to irrigate, when to spray, which blocks to prioritise, what to plant, how to predict quality, and how to schedule labour. Agritech Future
• [New] Informed Decisions (2026) projects a 38% rise in the regional older population by 2046, while 25% of the current workforce will retire within 10 years. / Australia Brightstar Nursing Australia
• [New] IGNITE Challenge 4.0 is designed to scale growth-stage agrifood ventures that can close persistent gaps in Rwanda's food system while creating better jobs, with a deliberate emphasis on opportunities for young women. Impact Funding
• [New] As AI becomes central to how people work, create and connect, Samsung's latest Galaxy S series is built to simplify daily interactions, anticipate needs in real time and bring users closer to the moments that matter most. The AI Journal
• [New] Societal changes, such as higher education levels and more women joining the workforce, have given individuals more opportunities and autonomy to find partners. ST
• [New] Strengthening the global virology workforce and supporting the next generation of scientists will be just as important as the scientific tools we develop. EurekAlert!
• [New] The Mexico United 2026 project, funded by the U.S. Department of State, aims to strengthen Mexico's capacity to prevent and address labour and human rights risks associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Partners of the Americas
• [New] Cisco will offer free digital skills training to healthcare staff through its Networking Academy, focusing on cybersecurity and AI basics. UKAuthority
• [New] 9 x - AI-driven job cuts in 2026 are projected to be nine times higher than 2025, rising from roughly 55,000 to an estimated 502,000. Now to Next
• [New] AI-driven job cuts in 2026 are expected to be roughly nine times higher than last year, up from about 55,000 jobs to an estimated 502,000. Now to Next

Last updated: 06 April 2026