The Human AI Relationship – the Impact on Jobs, Creativity, and Culture

A Real Story

Jo, a 26-year-old Imperial College graduate with a master’s degree in business administration, has been looking for a job for the past four months. Nothing unusual there; the average job search in the UK takes three to eight months, and job seekers dedicate an average of 6.5 hours per week to land an opportunity. In those four months, he never got the chance to speak to a human. There were endless assessments and video interviews, all handled by robots and chatbots.

This is the reality the new generation is facing.

Advanced AI-driven recruitment tools are replacing human interaction, leaving candidates stuck in an algorithmic loop without the chance to make a personal impression.

This is just one challenge AI is bringing to the job market. In the next five years, industries, and the people within them will experience significant growth and decline. The most substantial job growth is expected in agriculture, construction, healthcare, and higher education sectors. Conversely, roles heavily reliant on routine or repetitive tasks, such as administrative positions, customer service, and machine operation, are expected to decline.

AI agents, autonomous software capable of performing tasks without human intervention, are accelerating this shift. These AI agents are now integrated into customer service, healthcare, finance, and e-commerce to enhance efficiency and provide personalised experiences.

What’s happening now isn’t entirely unexpected. Since the 1990s, when the first virtual assistants like Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa emerged, AI has been evolving. These early AI tools used natural language processing to assist users with tasks like setting reminders and answering questions. But in the 2020s, rapid advancements in machine learning have led to AI agents capable of complex decision-making.

So – what is the difference?

The job market is shifting so fast that humans are being left behind.

A Tsunami Is Coming – A Wave of Millions of Vanished Jobs

“170 million new jobs. 92 million existing roles may be displaced. A net gain of 78 million jobs.”

That’s part of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025, which analyses how AI will reshape the global job market by 2030, just five years from now.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva described AI’s impact as a “tsunami,” urging individuals and businesses to prepare for this transformation. The IMF called for proactive measures, such as reskilling and upskilling workers, to harness AI’s potential while mitigating its risks. Armen Panossian, co-CEO of Oaktree Capital Management, warns that “AI could make millions of jobs obsolete, potentially leading to social unrest if workers are not retrained or redeployed”.

This is the reality I always talk about and even use as my pitching hook: A college student’s dream job may not even exist by the time they graduate.

The rapid transformation of the job market shows why AI tools must be designed to help people move between industries, jobs, and positions as quickly as possible. We need to use our data, algorithms, and AI agents to benefit humans, not just corporations.

The AI Paradox – When Using AI in Job Applications Is ‘Cheating’

The situation is getting more complicated. Educational institutions still treat AI as a criminal act. Job applications warn that using AI is against company policies.

For six months, while designing our tech product, I applied for jobs to get familiar with the market and user needs. It was a shocking and disheartening experience. I applied for a mid-senior level role and encountered a question, or rather, a warning: “We monitor our recruitment process to detect AI use. Please declare if you have used AI.” 

I was stunned. It’s 2025. AI is everywhere. Asking if someone used AI in job applications as if it’s cheating, is like asking in 1990 if they used a computer.

What Happened in Paris? Is the Future of Humanity in Danger?

At the 2025 Paris Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, a key statement was released: 

“Making AI sustainable for people and the planet.” 

AI energy consumption is expected to rise to levels comparable to small countries, which was officially discussed for the first time. 60 countries agreed to promote AI accessibility, transparency, and safety. But two countries refused: the United States and the United Kingdom.

For the UK, this marked a major policy shift. Previously, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had positioned the UK as a global leader in AI safety, hosting the world’s first AI Safety Summit in 2023. Sunak asserted that AI risks were too important to be left solely to tech companies, investing £100 million into an AI Safety Task Force. He even met Elon Musk, who has warned about AI’s existential risks.

So why did the UK refuse to sign the Paris agreement?

In a brief statement, the UK government cited national security concerns and the need for “global governance”. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance argued against excessive AI regulation, warning that it could “kill a transformative industry just as it’s taking off”.  He insisted that “pro-growth AI policies” should be prioritised over safety.

While the UK aims to remain attractive for AI companies, as a CEO leading an AI-driven company, regulation is necessary.

Are we environmentally responsible?

Are we protecting people from deepfakes?

Are we safeguarding democracy by limiting AI access to harmful groups?

Tech giants are consolidating control over AI, raising concerns about fairness and accountability. If governments truly want AI to benefit society, not just corporations, the question is, how will they achieve that?

Corporations Benefit the Most from AI – So Who is Protecting the People?

First, get familiar with this term: FOBO (Fear of Becoming Obsolete).

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, FOBO was a major topic. Business leaders stressed the need for workforce upskilling alongside AI adoption.

What is the goal? Ensuring employees remain relevant and confident in their roles.

This is critical as AI agents become increasingly dominant. The AI agent market is projected to grow from $5.1 billion in 2024 to $47.1 billion by 2030, a staggering 44.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). Link Companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are already launching AI agents that handle everything from grocery shopping to expense filing.

Back to FOBO, are tech companies doing enough for humans?

With millions of AI tools being developed, the need for products that help people transition between jobs, upskill, and reskill has never been greater. That’s exactly why I’m building one.

AI Shapes the Future of Jobs, and Jobs Shape Culture

As AI reshapes our lives, the big question remains: How can we make the most of it? How do we protect our jobs and families and ensure a smooth transition into this new technological era?

The answer lies in how we design and regulate AI, not as a force that replaces us but as a tool that empowers us.

Written by Jasmine Sayyari – Founder of New Generation Network that develops Chanci AI– a tool for the future of jobs

A qualified medical doctor turned startup founder at 28, she thrived as a CEO after earning a degree in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship from Kingston University.

By transforming from a practitioner to a business development manager and entrepreneur and having been part of numerous talent acquisition teams while personally interviewing and hiring over 1,000 Gen Z applicants, she understands the challenges both companies and candidates face. Many organisations are unprepared to embrace Gen Z culture, and countless top talents miss opportunities in an era dominated by AI-driven CV screening.

Recognising a gap in the online career coaching and HR tech industry, she focused on addressing the needs of the younger generation—especially graduates uncertain about their career paths or top talents considering a career switch.

Along with her team at her new venture, New Generation Network, she is on a mission to help Gen Z excel in their job search. Her dedicated team, comprising product managers, occupational psychologists, and AI and machine learning engineers, is committed to integrating the latest job market data into psychological and skill assessments. Their smart tool, Chanci AI, calculates candidates’ chances across over 20 industries, offering a personalised career guide and hundreds of opportunities to apply.

Passionate about empowering her network, she has hosted business networking and co-founder matching events in London, helping individuals build meaningful professional relationships and discover new opportunities.