It actually is only the beginning: Artificial intelligence is causing people to be laid off at a faster rate than many people expected just a couple of years ago, but the victims of job loss so far have mostly been recent college graduates, who are finding that some degrees aren't as useful as others.
Julie Jones, a workplace expert and executive coach, says "AI is taking the place of some jobs already, we're seeing those entry level jobs, that's why those newly out of college, Gen Zs, are struggling to find work."
But there are workarounds, even for those fresh on the job markets, she says.
"It helps a great deal to know how to use it to help your company implement it to keep up with the technology."
There's no need to feel hopeless because it will likely take years for AI to become established in our culture.
But those going into college now should look very carefully at what they'd like to do versus what will be marketable when they graduate.
And for those of us having trouble keeping up with the technology, it's just a natural thing, Ms. Jones says.
"About the time you learn about one of the AI software, there's going to be another one that comes up that's better, or there's going to be another use for it," she concludes.