On the AI shift creating mass unemployment - here’s my take:

We all know that AI isn’t just replacing repetitive tasks like data entry or customer service; it’s excelling at creative and cognitive jobs too—designing logos, writing ad copy, and composing music. 

Agents are also encroaching on white-collar jobs. 

Whether they'll augment or fully replace in certain industries is still to be seen however; 

It's clear there is significant change ahead for those across all industries.

The end outcome of complete automation is that humanities' efficiency will increase, bringing with it an increase in global living standards. But there will likely be a transition period.

During this transition - the global economy will value those who prioritise either; 
i) understanding and applying AI to the fullest extent in their respective industries; understanding of AI being key - alongside adaptability, and a lifetime commitment to learning, or
ii) focussing on the human skills AI can’t (yet) replicate: human skills; emotional intelligence, empathy, leadership, humor etc.

The future world won’t value skillsets that try to compete with AI. It’ll value those who can best collaborate with it.