Not AI, but 'human skills' to dominate jobs of the future, say experts

We can not stop technology from being developed and disrupting the work space, but we can align ourselves to the ongoing change, an expert said

Growing industry automation and use of artificial intelligence in various fields may have sparked fears of machines taking over jobs, but the future of job sector relies heavily on developing social skills, trust and empathy among workers, experts say.

In a panel discussion here organised by Australia's Macquarie University, industry experts weighed in about the implications for the global workforce with continuous technological disruptions changing the nature of work.

Juliet Bourke of Deloitte Australia highlighted that over time, jobs have shifted from farms to factories, and then to offices. They are now shifting to digital 'cloud' thanks to the advent of smart