Tech and AI: The silent job weight nobody admits

The source's author noticed a specific look on colleagues' faces: a quick "yeah, but..." almost hiding a thought. It's the feeling that AI is pressuring the tech sector, but nobody talks about it openly. An elephant in the room, basically.

It's not just about efficiency or new opportunities, which do exist. The core issue is the underlying anxiety. There's a fear that artificial intelligence isn't just a tool, but a silent threat to one's professional relevance. Who hasn't wondered at least once: "Will I be the next one replaced?" A 2023 Gartner survey revealed that 75% of tech workers are concerned about AI's impact on their job security.

AI is already quite good at writing basic code and handling the "dirty work." This frees up developers' time, sure, but it also creates doubt: if AI does 70% of my job, will the company still need me full-time? The answer isn't always reassuring.

The real added value, for now, lies in solving complex problems, creativity, and deep business understanding. AI is a powerful tool, but it doesn't yet have human intuition. At least, that's what we tell ourselves to sleep soundly at night. Google stated in early 2024 that its AI models can generate 85% of the boilerplate code needed for new applications.

Many companies are accelerating AI adoption, but often forget to talk to their employees. The lack of clear communication about future roles creates an uncertain climate. Managers themselves seem unsure how to handle this transition, and it shows.

Instead of reassuring or upskilling, sometimes silence or vague promises are preferred. This only increases the "quiet weight" many carry on their shoulders. A little transparency, occasionally, wouldn't hurt anyone. Salesforce launched an upskilling program in March 2024 for its employees, focusing on specific AI competencies to adapt teams.