Mark Zuckerberg says the future will have an ‘abundance of jobs’—and predicts a wave of new careers like world builders and personal biologists

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared his optimistic outlook on the future of jobs, claiming that an abundance of new career opportunities will emerge due to advancements in superintelligence. In an essay on Meta's website, Zuckerberg argues that the notion of AI eliminating most jobs and reducing humanity's relevance is problematic, as history has shown that an extreme concentration of power doesn't lead to a positive outcome.

Zuckerberg asserts that AI will catalyze a wave of new careers such as world builders, creating virtual experiences, and personal biologists developing personalized treatments. He acknowledges that the transition may bring a challenging period for those whose jobs are displaced, particularly without investment in training workers for in-demand roles like skilled trades.

Meta has committed $115 million to the America's Workforce Academy, a training program aimed at preparing workers for data-center technician positions. However, Zuckerberg remains skeptical about the current higher education system, arguing that it often fails to prepare students for the jobs they will eventually need. He suggests that personalized tutors with PhDs in every subject could become the norm, making traditional education less necessary and enabling adults to acquire new job skills, languages, and hobbies with the help of superintelligent learning assistants.