AI Job Market Shifts Away from Workers, Not the Tech
Key Summary
Mark Cuban warns that the threat to jobs lies not with AI itself, but with individuals who master AI skills. US employers cited AI in 120,136 job cuts through September, but a Gallup survey found that tech workers who used AI less than monthly faced 3 times the layoff risk of monthly users. Conversely, AI job postings on LinkedIn rose 156% between 2024 and 2025, with demand for data annotators, AI engineers, and data center jobs creating over 750,000 new positions since 2023, with median salaries of $180,000.
AI Job Market Shifts Away from Workers, Not the Tech
Employers have cited artificial intelligence (AI) in more than twice as many US job cuts this year as in all of 2025. Billionaire investor Mark Cuban, however, says workers are watching the wrong threat.
Cuban’s argument shifts the focus from the technology to the people using it. New hiring data and a Gallup survey suggest that the majority of job losses are due to workers being replaced by automation, not AI itself.
The Human Impact of AI Adoption
Cuban’s warning comes as the US job market continues to grapple with the effects of AI adoption. With more companies adopting AI, workers are facing increased competition for jobs that require human skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence.
The Future of Work
As AI continues to advance, it’s clear that the job market will continue to evolve. However, it’s up to workers to take control of their own futures by developing the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy.