AI isn't killing jobs yet: Over 50% of businesses say AI is creating roles as massive upskilling push begins
THE SO WHAT
Net job creation alongside a skills gap means AI is acting as a reallocation engine, not a pure cost-cutting tool. Operators should treat 2026–2028 as a training arbitrage window—teams that institutionalize upskilling now will hire cheaper and move faster than those waiting for a “steady state.”
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