AI won't take jobs, but those who can use it will: Siemens CEO

What happened: Siemens CEO Roland Busch said AI will not replace people, but workers who can use it will increasingly replace those who cannot. He spoke in a prerecorded interview at the Nikkei Forum Global Management Dialogue 2026 in Tokyo on Nov. 10. Key numbers: Busch said steam took 60 years to change societies, while AI may take 7 to 8 years. Why it matters: The remarks address how AI may reshape jobs and the skills businesses require as they adapt to the technology.

Siemens CEO Roland Busch said AI will not replace people, but workers who can use it will increasingly replace those who cannot. He spoke in a prerecorded interview at the Nikkei Forum Global Management Dialogue 2026 in Tokyo on Nov. 10.

The remarks address how AI may reshape jobs and the skills businesses require as they adapt to the technology.