Will automation eliminate more jobs than it creates?

Not necessarily. While automation does replace certain repetitive or manual tasks, it also generates new opportunities. Historically, technological revolutions—like mechanization or the internet—displaced jobs but created far more in emerging industries. For example, the World Economic Forum predicts that by 2025, automation will replace 85 million jobs but create 97 million new ones. These roles will focus on technology, creativity, and human-centered skills. Media literacy helps people interpret automation headlines critically, avoiding fear-based narratives. Evidence shows the future of work depends not on job loss alone but on how societies reskill workers for new opportunities.