THE TRANSFORMATION OF WORKFORCE SKILLS IN THE AGE OF INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGIES.
Abstract
This article examines the fundamental transformation of workforce skills precipitated by the rapid integration of intelligent technologies—including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, and automation—into the global economic landscape. The primary objective is to analyze the shifting paradigm from traditional, task-specific competencies to a new hierarchy of human-centric skills necessary for thriving in increasingly automated and data-driven work environments. The research employs a systematic analysis of emerging skill trends, drawing on data from labor market reports, organizational case studies, and pedagogical research. The article concludes with strategic recommendations for individuals, educational institutions, and policymakers to foster a skills ecosystem that supports inclusive and sustainable adaptation to the age of intelligent technologies.
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