Benefits Think How to counter the myth of AI-driven deskilling

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A diverse group of professionals in a corporate workshop on AI development. A female instructor supervises as the team learns to code advanced machine learning models on their laptops.
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As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, many employees fear “deskilling” — a gradual erosion of expertise as tools automate tasks people once owned. However, HR and benefits professionals have a powerful opportunity to flip this narrative and use AI to enhance skills rather than replace them. 

Training workers to simply operate AI systems is not enough. Industry leaders must position AI as a developmental partner — one that helps employees become stronger writers, clearer thinkers and more empathetic, strategic leaders.

Steve Dempsey
Head of people at Aquent and Skill.com

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