Not widespread layoffs, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman’s says, my central worry is that many people will …

In a recent interview, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman talked about of the most pressing question surrounding artificial intelligence: its effect on employment. Suleyman however, dismissed the fears of widespread layoffs but emphasised on a deeper concern that people will not able to adapt to changes AI brought by AI. “My central worry is that many people will not be able to adapt fast enough to the changes brought by AI,” said Suleyman. The statement made by Suleyman talks about the growing discomfort among the tech leaders — not about machines replacing humans, but about the pace at which transformation is outstripping the ability of the society to keep up with the change.