New advances in artificial intelligence are changing how people work in the U.S., and some are worried about losing their jobs because of it.

In the past few years, AI has become much more powerful and is now being used in many different industries like healthcare, transportation, customer service, and even writing. This has caused some jobs to be replaced by machines or computer programs that can do the work faster and cheaper.

According to a 2025 report by the World Economic Forum, AI is expected to replace around 85 million jobs worldwide by 2025, but it could also create 97 million new ones. Still, the transition is hard for many workers who don’t have the training needed for the new tech-focused jobs.

“I’ve worked in data entry for over ten years,” said Jasmine Lee, a former office worker in Chicago. “Last month, I was let go because the company started using AI software to do my job. Now I have to figure out what’s next.”

AI has become popular in places like call centers, where chatbots can answer customer questions without needing a human. Even delivery drivers are being affected, as companies experiment with self-driving vehicles and drones.

Experts say that education and job training programs are going to be very important as the job market changes. “We need to make sure workers can learn the new skills they’ll need to compete,” said Dr. Martin Ruiz, a professor of economics at UCLA. “AI isn’t going away. People need to adapt.”

Some high schools and colleges are already starting to offer AI and robotics classes to help prepare students for the future. While some jobs are disappearing, others—like AI engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and data analysts—are growing quickly. As AI continues to grow, the job market is expected to keep changing. Workers, companies, and schools will all need to keep up with the new demands brought by this powerful technology.