The influential venture investor Vinod Khosla issued a categorical warning about the future of the labor market during an expert interview conducted on August 4, 2025. According to his analysis, artificial intelligence has the potential to replace around 80% of existing professional positions within the next five years.
The technology expert emphasized that automation will affect multiple sectors, including medicine, finance, marketing, and customer service. Khosla recommended that young professionals develop more universal skills and become so-called "generalists" capable of quickly adapting to the changing digital environment.
According to the investor's forecast, future successful professionals will need to possess creativity, the ability for sustainable learning, and exceptional flexibility. Narrow specialized expertise will lose its value, as artificial intelligence will increasingly effectively replace routine professional activities.