Artificial Intelligence in the future of the world of work: the shift from specialized technical skills to human-centric general skills

This thesis explores the profound transformation in the world of work driven by Artificial Intelligence. With the rapid automation of specialized technical tasks, Artificial Intelligence is reshaping labor markets and leading to a significant shift in skills demand. The focus of this thesis is the analysis of the skills that will be necessary to adapt to the rise of AI in the workplace. As AI increasingly automates specialized technical tasks, there is a growing need to understand whether specific technical skills or general human-centric skills will be more essential in the future. The research investigates the shift in skills demand by exploring the automation of specialized tasks and the corresponding rise in the value of skills that are difficult to replicate by AI, such as creativity, emotional intelligence, and communication. In addition the study aims to explore how AI's influence on various industries is altering the landscape of work, with a particular focus on the sectors most impacted by these changes.