Artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about profound changes to the Australian labour market, and while further disruption is almost a guarantee, opinions divide over the nature and extent of future impact. Uncertainties around AI scaling, industry readiness, and regulation, make forecasting a challenge, and undermine the reliability of overseas comparisons. Some believe AI will destroy the job scene, while others are optimistic AI-related productivity gains will overshadow AI-driven unemployment. Greater certainty around AI’s impact on the labour market is needed to prepare the right policy settings and avoid “jobs chaos”. Click the link below to explore AI’s historical impact on the workforce, existing forecasts, and the forces that may weaken any assumptions about AI’s future.