AI will create many new jobs -- here's how you can prepare

As U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin predicts artificial intelligence (AI) won't be a threat to American jobs over the next several decades, and still others opine on why he is wrong, both sides are missing an important point: No matter the pace of change as AI makes in-roads into the workplace, humans need more training and skills development in order to be equipped for tomorrow's jobs. Rather than trying to spin the future-of-AI story to match the Trump administration's agenda of bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S., a better use of time and energy in Washington and elsewhere is to fill the skills gap for American workers. Education has always been key to improving people's adaptability and employability. Consider today's demands for well-trained workers, including in factories where a rebound in output has been experienced. But for those who lack even basic technology skills, more training is necessary to give them a chance to compete in the changing workplace.