{
  "id": 16411177,
  "title": "AI to reshape jobs, but Asia Pacific office demand set to hold firm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ai-to-reshape-jobs-but-asia-pacific-office-demand-set-to-hold-firm",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-25T01:59:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/corporate/2026/10/1562958/ai-reshape-jobs-asia-pacific-office-demand-set-hold-firm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "AI is poised to reshape the job market in the Asia Pacific region, but the demand for office space is expected to remain strong, according to CBRE's latest research. Occupied office space across the region is projected to grow by 13% between 2026 and 2030 in a moderate AI displacement scenario, compared to an 18% growth under the base-case forecast. While only 1.8% of the workforce faces a significant risk of displacement by AI, another 8% is potentially exposed but could adapt through reskilling or transitioning into other roles. CBRE's head of leasing for Asia Pacific, Tom Gaffney, emphasizes that AI should be viewed as a force reshaping jobs and workplace requirements, rather than simply eliminating employment. Despite these changes, around half of occupiers intend to expand their real estate footprint over the next three years, highlighting the resilience of office demand.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}