Artificial intelligence, once seen as a futuristic technology, has rapidly made its way into our daily lives, turning many sectors upside down. In 2025, its impact on the job market is undeniable, arousing both fascination and concern. Key jobs, once considered inaccessible to machines, are now threatened by ever more powerful algorithms.
This technological revolution raises crucial questions about the future of employment and the place of human beings in an increasingly automated world. How can we adapt to these rapid changes, and what strategies should we adopt to preserve human skills in the face of this inexorable advance?
AI: replacing or augmenting human capabilities?
Victor Lazarte, an influential investor and former CEO in the video game industry, argues that artificial intelligence is already completely replacing humans in certain fields. In contrast to big business, which sees AI as a tool for enhancing human skills, Lazarte argues that professions such as law and human resources are particularly at risk.
For example, recent incidents have shown the limits of AI in the legal field, where attempts to use AI-generated tools have been severely criticized. This divergence of perspectives underlines the current debate on the role of AI in our society.
AI challenges in the legal and human resources sector
In the legal field, the use of AI has already generated controversy. Notable incidents include AI-generated legal documents containing factual errors, leading to harsh criticism from legal professionals.
These errors highlight the risks associated with over-reliance on AI without adequate human supervision. Meanwhile, in the human resources sector, the automation of recruitment by AI has revealed racist and misogynistic biases, inherited from the data on which these systems are trained. To mitigate these challenges, it is crucial to integrate human verification mechanisms and develop more transparent and fair algorithms.
Economic consequences for freelancers and job seekers
Victor Lazarte’s investments in AI-focused startups like Mercor and Decart raise questions about the economic impact of AI on the job market. Freelancers and job seekers find themselves faced with a vicious cycle where AI, used to filter and interview candidates, favors those who have mastered these technologies.
This marginalizes workers less familiar with AI, including the elderly, disabled or immigrants. For a more ethical use of AI, Professor Hany Farid recommends not deploying these technologies indiscriminately, stressing the importance of a cautious approach to avoid exacerbating existing inequalities in the labor market.
