The 2046 Problem

Organizations are understandably excited about using AI to automate research, drafting, analysis, and other junior-level work. But there is a hidden consequence we should think about now. Much of that work has also served as apprenticeship. It is where people learned to recognize patterns, make mistakes, receive feedback, develop judgment, and gradually take on more responsibility. If AI removes the work but we do not replace the learning experience, we may create a new kind of long-term risk: