Will AI eliminate jobs? Big claim of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
Rahul Kumar June 19, 2026 12:22 AM

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos

Debate continues around the world regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). On one hand, people are believing that AI will eliminate millions of jobs in the coming time, while on the other hand, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos believes that AI will not replace humans, but can create a shortage of employees. He said that AI will enhance the capabilities of people and open doors to new opportunities.

AI will not make humans useless

Speaking at the VivaTech technology conference in Paris, Bezos said that many people are worried that AI will make humans unnecessary. However, he does not agree with this thinking. According to him, the real work of AI is to make people more capable, so that they can solve more problems and start new tasks.

Bezos said that there are countless tasks and ideas in the world on which people are unable to work simply due to time, resources or technical limitations. AI will reduce these barriers and help people explore new possibilities.

Why may the demand for employees increase?

Jeff Bezos believes that the needs and ambitions of humans never end. When AI increases people's productivity, they will be able to work on more projects and new industries will develop. This will create new employment opportunities and demand for employees may increase in many sectors.

He said that AI will help in solving those problems, which are not being given enough attention right now. In such a situation, economic activities will increase and new types of jobs will emerge.

Concerns are increasing about AI

However, the increasing use of AI has also increased concerns about jobs. In a recently released survey, almost half of American citizens feared that AI could affect their or their family member's job.

Many companies are adopting AI based systems to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Many big tech companies including Amazon have laid off thousands of employees in the last few years.

Bezos is optimistic about the future

Bezos believes that the impact of AI will be like big technological revolutions like the Industrial Revolution. The changes may seem challenging at first, but in the long run this technology will create new industries, new jobs and opportunities for economic growth. According to him, AI will not prove to be a substitute for humans, but a powerful tool to enhance their capabilities.

Kanhaiya Pachauri

Kanhaiya Pachauri

Kanhaiya Pachauri is an experienced journalist with 10 years of experience in print, TV and online media. He started his career as a print journalist and has been covering the tech and auto sections for the last few years. He researches technology closely and keeps an eye on the latest trends and developments. Currently, Kanhaiya is associated with TV9, where he is covering the Tech and Auto section. He has made a name for himself for in-depth coverage of the latest developments in the industry. We are ready to provide complete and correct information about any news to the users. When he is not working on technology, he enjoys pursuing his hobbies. He likes listening to music and reading books. He believes that music and books are a great way to relax after a busy day at work.

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