{"id":181242,"date":"2026-01-24T09:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/24\/a-fear-of-becoming-obsolete\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T09:45:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T14:45:10","slug":"a-fear-of-becoming-obsolete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/24\/a-fear-of-becoming-obsolete\/","title":{"rendered":"‘A fear of becoming obsolete’"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘A fear of becoming obsolete’<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2026\/01\/24\/ai-artificial-intelligence-worries-therapy.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-01-24 09:35:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.cnbc.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s a summary of the key points from the article on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the workforce and the subsequent psychological ramifications:<\/p>\n

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  1. Concerns Among Workers<\/strong>: Many workers, like those Emma Kobil treats as a trauma counselor, are experiencing fear and anxiety about AI making their skills obsolete.<\/li>\n
  2. Mass Layoffs<\/strong>: AI has been attributed to significant layoffs, with Salesforce’s CEO Marc Benioff stating AI replaced 50% of customer support work at his company, resulting in 4,000 job cuts.<\/li>\n
  3. Psychological Impact<\/strong>: Therapists report that fears surrounding AI include existential concerns about personal value and future job security, leading to significant anxiety and self-doubt.<\/li>\n
  4. Existential Questions<\/strong>: Job loss to AI can provoke deep questions about one’s personal worth, instilling a fear of obsolescence and being left behind by rapid technological change.<\/li>\n
  5. Career Choices and Reinvention<\/strong>: With uncertainties brought on by AI, individuals are encouraged to reflect on their personal values and consider returning to school or making career changes.<\/li>\n
  6. Educational Opportunities<\/strong>: Understanding AI and its implications can help restore a sense of control and agency, offering numerous learning opportunities to adapt to its advancement.<\/li>\n
  7. Grief and Acceptance<\/strong>: Processing the changes due to AI can involve grieving the loss of one\u2019s career while acknowledging that one’s value extends beyond current job roles or skills.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This overview encapsulates the broad and complex issues around AI’s influence on jobs and the psychological effects it has on affected workers.<\/p>\n

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