How Technology Is Impacting the American Workforce

The video discusses the impact of technology on jobs, highlighting that 47% of jobs may be eliminated in 20 years. It uses driverless cars as an example of how technology can displace workers and emphasizes the need for reskilling. Data analytics is identified as a major area of job transformation, with potential job losses in marketing but new opportunities in data-driven roles. The video also explores solutions at the local level, involving corporations, non-profits, and governments in reskilling efforts.

What percentage of jobs are predicted to be eliminated by technology in the next 20 years?

• 30%

• 47%

• 60%

• 75%

Which technology is used as an example to illustrate job elimination?

• 3D Printing

• Driverless Cars

• Blockchain

• Artificial Intelligence

How might data analytics impact the size of marketing departments?

• Double the number of employees

• Increase the number of employees

• Reduce the number of employees

• Have no impact

What is suggested as a potential solution for funding reskilling efforts?

• Local level collaborations

• Federal government funding

• International aid

• Private donations

Who is considered to have the greatest visibility into the issues of job transformation?

• Non-profit organizations

• Corporations

• Government officials

• Academic researchers