The Robots Are Coming

Editor's Note

Position yourself ahead of the disruption.

Where the Money Is Flowing 

If you walked the halls of CES in Las Vegas recently, you probably saw a robot holding a cardboard sign that read “Looking for work.” It was a jarring sight, but it also puts a spotlight on a reality many of us are already feeling: the job market is tightening, and the competition is about to get a lot more mechanical.

The Landscape in Plain English

2025 marked the weakest year of U.S. job growth since the pandemic began, with employment expanding at its slowest pace since 2020. The last time the labor market looked this grim was back in 2009, when the Great Recession set a harsh benchmark for economic downturns. Looking ahead, a 2030 forecast from McKinsey warns that AI‑driven disruption will peak, forcing about 11.8 million American workers to switch occupations. Adding to the unease, a 2025 poll revealed that 71 % of Americans are worried AI will permanently eliminate too many jobs.

Bottom line: Millions of AI‑powered robots are poised to join the workforce over the next decade, and the pressure on human jobs will only intensify.

Why This Isn’t All Bad News

The same AI wave that threatens jobs is also generating one of the biggest investment opportunities of our lifetime. Goldman Sachs estimates that AI could lift global GDP by 7 %—about US 7 trillion—over the next ten years (source: 

When you understand where the money is flowing, you can position yourself ahead of the disruption rather than behind it.

Real‑World Glimpses

• Humanoid poker dealer – a robot shuffling cards with perfect precision.

• Robot boxing match – two machines sparring while a crowd cheered.

• Driver‑less taxi (Zoox) – cruising through Vegas traffic with real passengers.

• Warehouse bots – unloading pallets, stocking shelves, folding laundry, even pouring soft‑serve yogurt.

These scenes aren’t sci‑fi props; they’re the new normal.

Turn Displacement Into Advantage

1. Identify AI‑Powered Sectors – Look for industries where automation is exploding (logistics, retail, finance).

2. Invest Early – Allocate a portion of your portfolio to AI‑focused ETFs or emerging‑tech stocks before they become mainstream.

3. Build Passive Income Streams – Leverage digital assets (e.g., crypto, decentralized finance) that operate 24/7 without human labor.

4. Create a “wealth‑on‑autopilot” system that cushions you against any future job market shake‑ups.