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In just a decade, the relationship between humans and AI will undergo a seismic shift. The traditional idea of labor—especially white-collar jobs—will no longer be the foundation of our economy. Instead, a new value system will emerge, one where intellectual creation reigns supreme.
The World Economic Forum predicts that by 2025, 85 million jobs may be displaced by AI, but 97 million new roles could emerge that require human-AI collaboration. A study by McKinsey indicates that AI could contribute up to $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030, making it a crucial driver of future industries.
The brightest minds won’t be chained to repetitive tasks. Instead, they will craft fresh ideas, new perspectives, and visions that AI can’t generate on its own. AI, in return, won’t just be a tool—it will be a partner, learning and evolving through the insights that humans provide. The fundamental question is: Are we prepared to engage with AI as a collaborator rather than as a competitor?
The fear that AI will replace jobs is understandable. Automation is already transforming industries, and routine work is increasingly being offloaded to AI-driven systems. However, the narrative is shifting from replacement to augmentation. AI will handle repetitive, high-volume tasks, but humans will still be needed to guide, refine, and provide context.
What AI lacks—and what it will always need from humans—are three key elements:
Creative Problem-Solving: AI can analyze data and optimize solutions, but it struggles to innovate beyond existing patterns. Humans bring fresh ideas and unconventional thinking to the table.
Emotional Intelligence: Understanding human emotions, social nuances, and ethical dilemmas is still a uniquely human strength. AI can process sentiment but lacks the depth of human empathy and understanding.
Moral and Ethical Judgment: AI operates on logic and probabilities, but ethical decisions require human discernment. Societal values, fairness, and accountability remain in the hands of people.
In this future, AI will start looking for knowledge companions—humans who can guide its growth and refinement. Those who engage with AI meaningfully will be the ones shaping its development. This shift marks the beginning of a new knowledge economy, where the value of work is not in execution but in ideation and strategy.
People have used AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini extensively for research and learning. According to OpenAI, ChatGPT reached 100 million users in just two months, making it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. These AI tools have evolved into extensions of human thinking—like having a trained analyst at one’s fingertips. The more people engage with them, the more they align with individual thought processes, personalizing their responses. AI is getting smarter, but only through meaningful interactions with humans.
This is the value people bring: the ability to teach, refine, and expand AI’s potential.
Many young people post random content on social media, hoping for viral clout. While this may bring fleeting recognition, it does not offer sustainable growth. Instead of chasing temporary fame, the youth should harness AI to refine their thinking, sharpen their skills, and prepare for the future of work.
Here’s why meaningful engagement with AI matters:
👉 Refine Thinking: Conversations with AI help clarify ideas and structure thoughts effectively.
👉 Explore New Perspectives: AI challenges assumptions and presents alternative viewpoints, pushing individuals to think creatively.
👉 Contribute to AI Development: Every interaction with AI helps it learn and improve, creating more personalized and insightful responses over time.
The future of work won’t be about who can push the most buttons or get the most likes. Instead, the currency of value will be the unique insights humans bring. Those who can collaborate with AI—blending its strengths with their creativity—will shape industries, drive innovation, and command the highest rewards.
Imagine a future where:
This vision is not distant—it is within reach. But achieving it requires a shift in mindset. The youth must transition from being passive consumers of technology to active participants in its evolution.
At the US-Bangladesh Unity Initiative (UBUI), we recognize this pivotal moment and are committed to preparing the next generation for a world where AI is a collaborative force rather than a disruptive threat. Our mission includes:
Building AI Awareness and Education: Providing training and resources to help individuals integrate AI into their work and learning processes.
Fostering Innovation: Connecting entrepreneurs, engineers, and thought leaders to explore how AI can be leveraged for sustainable growth.
Advocating for Ethical AI Development: Ensuring that AI adoption aligns with ethical, cultural, and economic interests, preserving sovereignty and autonomy.
The question is not whether AI will take jobs. The real question is: Will people be ready to collaborate with it? The world is moving toward an AI-driven future, and those who can harness its potential will lead the way.
For the youth, this is an opportunity to step onto the global stage—not as followers, but as pioneers of a new era. The time to act is now.
Learn. Adapt. Innovate. The future belongs to those who shape it.
Contributor: Shah Choudhury
Shah, a founding board director of UBUI, helps tech companies unlock top-line growth by shaping SaaS+AI monetization and growth strategies. With experience as a strategist, project manager, and engineer, he has worked across geographies in four Fortune 500 companies and at the renowned growth consultancy Simon Kucher. Currently, he serves as Director of Corporate Strategy at Salesforce. Shah is also a recognized thought leader in monetization and growth strategy, with 17,000+ followers on LinkedIn.
