AI Is Reshaping Careers: Junior Roles Face the Sharpest Risk

As AI tools evolve rapidly, experienced professionals are gaining productivity advantages because their domain knowledge helps them extract greater value from these systems. However, this creates a structural paradox: companies need seasoned talent yet may be less inclined to hire and develop entry-level workers who would eventually become that talent. Research frameworks such as the IMF's complementarity dimension and PwC's 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer help distinguish roles where AI is likely to augment human work from those where it may automate a significant share of tasks. The analysis suggests that AI exposure alone does not determine a job's fate, as factors like regulation and workplace context also play a role. The broader debate remains unresolved over who — employers, governments, or universities — should bear responsibility for reskilling and upskilling workers through this transition.