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Two studies, two scales of analysis. The first projects global changes by 2040. The second examines how companies are already adapting today. Between alarming predictions and concrete strategies, there's a common theme: the urgency to transform our skills and corporate cultures. Because AI is no longer just about automation. It's rewriting the rules of the game.

This week, we decode how the invisible becomes strategic.

1. Brace for Impact: Facing the AI Revolution and Geopolitical Shifts in a Future Societal Scenario for 2025–2040 (Societies, 12 min)

A study using the Delphi method and probabilistic modeling explores the impacts of AI and geopolitical tensions by 2040. The findings reveal a profound transformation of our economies and societies. AI-induced unemployment could reach 40 to 50% according to scenarios. The rapid evolution of technologies far exceeds current regulatory frameworks. This gap risks exacerbating economic inequalities and social fragmentation. Geopolitical conflicts, like the war in Ukraine, amplify these challenges. More than 30,000 civilians have lost their lives, and millions have been displaced. These tensions are reshaping the world order into a multipolar system. The intersection between the AI revolution and geopolitical instability creates a complex environment that demands robust adaptation strategies.

Key takeaway: AI could lead to 40 to 50% unemployment by 2040, a figure that insists on rethinking our economic and social models now.

2. AI in the Workplace: A Systematic Review of Skill Transformation in the Industry (Administrative Sciences, June 2024 — 20 min)

This systematic review analyzes how AI is transforming skills in various sectors: software engineering, education, accounting, legal services, and media. The study examines 20 articles to identify essential skills for successful AI adoption. The results show that technical mastery is no longer enough. Adaptability becomes the key skill to navigate this transition. Companies respond with continuous learning strategies and ethical technology integration. Human-machine interactions are redefining traditional roles. Successful organizations focus on balanced skill development. The study highlights the importance of proactive education and strategic integration. Without these elements, the gap between market demands and team capabilities will widen.

Key takeaway: Adaptability surpasses pure technical mastery: organizations that continuously train their teams gain a decisive edge.

Takeaway for you – summary of the two studies

• AI is growing, but it doesn't replace everything

Both studies agree: AI automates tasks but creates new needs. The challenge isn't to resist but to reposition humans in higher value-added activities.

• Adoption comes through culture, not technology alone

Training on tools isn't enough. Successful companies cultivate adaptability, encourage experimentation, and integrate AI into their daily decision-making processes.

• The human role reinvents itself around sustainable skills

Creativity, ethical judgment, emotional intelligence, and collaboration: these human skills are becoming the foundation of tomorrow's economy. AI amplifies these capabilities instead of replacing them.