McKinsey says 11 million US workers may need new careers by 2035 due to AI
McKinsey & Co. estimates that 11 million US workers—about 6.5% of the current labor force—could need entirely new occupations by 2035 because of AI-driven automation. The McKinsey Global Institute report predicts AI will create more jobs than it eliminates over the next nine years, but the shift may require the largest workforce transformation in US history, per the authors. While 36 million…
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- McKinsey estimates **11 million US workers** may need new careers by **2035** due to AI-driven automation
- AI could eliminate **36 million jobs** but create **40 million new ones**, per McKinsey’s base scenario
- Labor market remains sluggish: job openings at **five-month low**, hiring growth below historical averages
Labor market conditions remain weak, with job openings at a five-month low in August, voluntary quits near a six-year low, and hiring growth still below historical averages. Glassdoor’s Employee Confidence Index hit a record low in September, reflecting rising anxiety over job security and economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, consumer sentiment also declined sharply, with the Conference Board’s index dropping 6.7 points to its lowest level in 12 years, influenced by higher gas prices and geopolitical tensions. Economists expect September’s jobs report to show slower employment growth, with a consensus forecast of 95,000 new jobs (down from 162,000 in August).
AI could force 11 million US workers into new careers by 2035
cnn.com · 29 September 2026
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