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The AI Panic Is Real, But It Is Not Justified

The anxiety around AI and jobs is understandable but, placed in historical and technological context, largely unfounded.

By Mustafa Najoom»Jun 24, 2025»1 min read
The AI Panic Is Real, But It Is Not Justified

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Frequently asked questions

Is the panic about AI taking jobs justified?
The anxiety is understandable but largely unfounded when AI is placed in historical and technological context, much like past waves of automation that displaced specific tasks while creating new roles.
Why do people fear AI's impact on employment?
AI's rapid, visible advances trigger fears similar to earlier technological shifts, where the disruption felt threatening before the longer-term gains in productivity and new kinds of work became clear.
What does history suggest about AI and the workforce?
Historically, transformative technologies have reshaped rather than eliminated work, shifting labor toward new tasks instead of producing the mass, permanent unemployment people fear.
How should workers respond to the rise of AI?
Rather than panicking, workers benefit from viewing AI as a tool that augments human capability, adapting their skills to complement automation as past generations did with earlier technologies.
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Written by

Mustafa Najoom

Marketing & GTM, Gaper

Mustafa is a CPA turned B2B marketer focused on go-to-market strategy, working on growth at Gaper, the AI-native partner that builds and deploys production AI agents.

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