Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Killing All Jobs — It May Be Creating More Than Ever

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries worldwide, fears about mass job losses remain widespread. But according to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, those concerns are often overstated—and in many cases, AI is doing the opposite by creating new opportunities, especially in skilled and manual trades.

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Huang described the AI boom as “the largest infrastructure build in the history of humanity,” predicting it will generate “a huge number of jobs.” Much of that growth, he explained, is being driven by the massive demand for data centers and supporting infrastructure required to power modern AI systems.

During a conversation with Larry Fink, Huang emphasized that this surge is especially positive for skilled trades. Plumbers, electricians, construction workers, and steelworkers are all in rising demand as companies race to build and expand AI infrastructure.

The future of work has been one of the most debated topics at Davos this year, with leaders examining how AI will impact employment. Huang has long argued that AI will not be the job-destroying force many fear. Instead, he believes it will change how people work—automating certain tasks while creating entirely new roles.

He pointed to radiology as a real-world example. While AI has automated parts of a radiologist’s workflow, the total number of jobs in the field has actually increased. The technology has improved efficiency, not eliminated the profession.

A similar view has been expressed by the so-called “godfather of artificial intelligence,” Geoffrey Hinton. Hinton has suggested that manual labor may be safer from AI disruption than white-collar work—not because it’s less important, but because it will take much longer for AI systems to develop the physical dexterity and adaptability needed to perform complex, hands-on tasks.

Back in Davos, Huang added that the United States is already experiencing a “significant boom” in demand for manual workers supporting AI infrastructure projects. In some cases, wages for these roles are nearly doubling as companies compete for skilled labor.

Taken together, these insights suggest a more balanced reality: while AI will undoubtedly transform the job market, it is also fueling one of the biggest waves of infrastructure investment ever seen—bringing with it strong demand, rising wages, and new opportunities for workers across a wide range of industries.