Jack’s Empowerment and Inspiration: 87. SHOULD AI BE A FRIEND OR A FOE? Jack’s Redundancy Empowerment - empowering redundancy - empowering redundant workers

87. SHOULD AI BE A FRIEND OR A FOE? Jack’s Redundancy Empowerment - empowering redundancy - empowering redundant workers - empowering redundant staff - empowering redundant employees - making redundancy work for you - is redundancy a dead end? - is redundancy the end of the road? - making the most of redundancy - empowering the redundant worker - Jack Lookman - Rita Nnamani - Olayinka Carew - Ola Carew - Jack Lookman Limited - Amebo - Olofofo - Ire o - Ire kabiti - Empowerment and Inspiration - Empowering And Inspiring Generations - Yinka Carew - Olayinka Carew aka Jack Lookman - Jack’s Empowerment and Inspiration

While artificial intelligence (AI) has contributed to employment losses in some industries, it has also created new opportunities and increased productivity for those who are prepared to adapt. Understanding its impact allows you to face the future with confidence rather than fear.

Many workers perceive AI as a threat because it automates tasks that used to give solid employment. Administrative functions, customer service positions, and even manufacturing occupations have migrated as automation has become faster and cheaper. When it comes to redundancy, this move can feel personal. However, the issue is rarely AI itself; rather, it is a lack of preparation or other options open to affected workers.

On the other hand, AI becomes a friend when used strategically. Many people now use AI to enhance their job search, write stronger CVs, practise interview questions, or explore new career directions. Instead of replacing you, AI becomes a companion that simplifies certain parts of the journey. It has become a tool for productivity and creativity rather than a threat to be feared.

For workers considering entrepreneurship, AI offers even more advantages. It can help with market research, business planning, customer management, budgeting, and content creation. What used to require an entire team can now be handled by one person with the help of the right tools. This levels the playing field for redundant workers who want to start small, test ideas, and grow at their own pace.

AI has also introduced new job categories. Data analysis, content production, technical assistance, digital marketing, cybersecurity, and AI training opportunities are growing. The UK labour market is changing, not diminishing. Workers that understand how AI systems work or gain proficiency in digital tools are generally more employable than previously. Redundancy, in this sense, provides a motivator to gain skills that future employers would require.

Another way AI behaves as a friend is through accessibility. It allows workers with skills to complete tasks more effortlessly. It helps folks who need remote or flexible work. It helps people who are starting from scratch in new fields. Redundant workers can utilise AI to upskill, investigate new income streams, or even develop portfolios of their work for future employers.

Of course, it’s natural to feel wary. The pace of technological change can feel overwhelming. But rather than seeing AI as the enemy, it becomes more empowering to view it as a tool you can master. Fear gives way to curiosity when you engage with it on your own terms. The goal isn’t to become a technical expert but to become adaptable. Adaptability is the most powerful skill in a job market shaped by innovation.

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