AI Won’t Level the Playing Field—It’ll Tilt It

AI was supposed to close the gap between the best and the rest. Instead, it’s creating an escalator for the elite, while everyone else is left scrambling for the stairs.

Early optimism suggested AI would boost lower-skilled workers. But new data shows top performers gain the most, leaving others behind. AI enhances complex decision-making, not just task automation, meaning those with experience and judgment benefit most.

From law and finance to scientific research, high performers leverage AI strategically, while weaker users struggle to filter valuable insights.

• AI enhances expert decision-making but doesn’t help those lacking judgment.
• Routine jobs are at risk, while creative and strategic roles grow in value.
• The skill gap is widening, making adaptability and AI fluency essential.

If AI rewards judgment over execution, how do we prepare for a future where being “good enough” isn’t enough? What skills will truly matter in the next decade?

Read the full article on The Economist.

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