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MIT's AI Job 'Rising Tide': Reassurance or Corporate Cop-Out?

Everyone braced for AI's job apocalypse. MIT says pump the brakes—it's a tide, not a tsunami. But don't get comfy.

James Kowalski 📅 Apr 02, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 5 views
MIT graph of AI task success rates rising to 95% by 2029

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • AI hits 80-95% task success by 2029, but as a gradual tide.
  • Text-based jobs most vulnerable; augmentation over full replacement likely.
  • Use the time: upskill, but watch for inequality surge.

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James Kowalski
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Investigative tech reporter focused on AI ethics, regulation, and societal impact.

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Originally reported by ZDNet - AI

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