Artificial intelligence technology is revolutionizing the workplace ecosystem. According to recent research from Stanford University, employment rates among Generation Z in AI-intensive industries have plummeted by a significant 13%. Meanwhile, nearly 80% of American CEOs are concerned about the risk of job loss if they fail to achieve business results through AI. In light of this AI wave, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has shared five AI productivity commands he uses daily, showcasing how senior management can leverage GPT-5 to enhance the efficiency of meeting preparations and project tracking.
Research from Stanford indicates that the impact of the AI revolution is particularly pronounced for entry-level workers in the labor market, especially those aged between 22 and 25, who are entering high-density AI positions in fields like software engineering and customer service. Led by economist Erik Brynjolfsson, this study analyzes millions of U.S. employee wage records, revealing that since the widespread adoption of generative AI tools, the employment rates of younger workers in these roles have significantly declined, while the employment rates for older workers in similar positions have remained relatively stable or even increased.
According to a report by Goldman Sachs, the unemployment rate among young people aged 20 to 30 in the tech industry has risen by about 3% since the beginning of the year, a significant increase compared to the overall tech sector and young employees in other industries. Additionally, data from the career platform Handshake shows that the number of entry-level positions posted by traditional companies decreased by around 15% last year. Furthermore, in 2023-24, only 62% of interns transitioned into full-time roles, marking an overall conversion rate drop to 51%, the lowest it has been in five years.
It’s not just the young employees feeling the heat; corporate executives are also facing the career threats posed by AI. A survey conducted by Harris Poll for Dataiku reveals that 74% of CEOs acknowledge they could lose their jobs if they fail to deliver measurable business results through AI within two years. In the U.S., that percentage spikes to an astonishing 79%. Additionally, 70% of CEOs predict that some of their peers will be fired by the end of the year due to failed AI strategies or crises ignited by AI. Florian Douetteau, CEO of Dataiku, states that many executives realize they must take action, or they risk losing their jobs for not keeping up with the rapid development of AI.
The survey also revealed that 89% of CEOs believe AI can contribute to better strategic planning, while 94% of them stated that the recommendations provided by AI for business decisions can match or even surpass the quality of those from human board members.
In the face of AI technology challenges, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella shared five commands he routinely uses with GPT-5, which have seamlessly integrated into his workflow, enhancing the intelligence of various applications. Beyond Nadella, other tech giants’ CEOs are actively exploring AI’s potential. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang mentioned that he engages with Perplexity and ChatGPT daily for learning and research, considering them as his mentors. OpenAI’s Sam Altman, while still relying on traditional note-taking, also utilizes ChatGPT to manage emails and summarize documents, even benefiting greatly in parenting.
Additionally, Apple’s Tim Cook stated that Apple Intelligence helps him efficiently summarize long emails, saving him a significant amount of time in his daily work and substantially improving his quality of life. In recent months, the advancements in large language models have made the expression of instructions less critical, yet adhering to best practices remains greatly beneficial for achieving better results. Anthropic recommends following the “Golden Rule of Clear Instructions,” emphasizing that effective communication is key.
Anthropic suggests sharing instructions with colleagues who aren’t familiar with the task. If they seem confused, it’s likely the AI will be perplexed as well. Interacting with AI requires patience and adaptability; if you don’t get the desired outcome in the first conversation, it’s a good idea to clarify your needs. According to Anthropic’s instruction expert, Maggie Vo, engaging with AI can help users enhance their communication with it, leading to more efficient interactions without the need to memorize instruction templates.
