Jeff Bezos Says AI Will Create More Jobs, Not Replace Them
During a speech at Paris’s VivaTech expo, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos challenged the narrative that artificial intelligence (AI) will displace workers. “I totally disagree with the point of view that AI will make people redundant,” he told the audience, arguing the technology will actually drive a labour shortage.
Bezos pointed to his new venture Prometheus, which focuses on speeding up physical manufacturing. By automating processes that are increasingly robotic, his company aims to enable more specialised jobs and boost productivity across sectors—including those critical for carbon‑neutral production.
He also outlined a vision for space utilisation. Drawing on the Moon as a gateway, he said, “We’re going to the Moon to stay, not just to visit,” emphasising the potential to mine lunar resources for rocket refuelling and global satellite networks. Such developments could reduce Earth‑based fossil fuel use and lower launch emissions.
Blue Origin, Bezos’s space‑launch company, faced a setback when its New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at Cape Canaveral in May. The incident, however, did not cause injuries, and the company is already rebuilding with plans to resume launches by year‑end.
Away from the main stage, the expo featured a humanoid robot from Unitree that responded to brain signals via a EEG headband. The demo showcased a future where humans and machines interact through cognitive cues rather than speech, a trend signalling a broader move of AI from chatbots into the physical world.
These insights illuminate how AI, when guided thoughtfully, could support sustainable innovation—from clean manufacturing to low‑impact space logistics—while also creating fresh employment opportunities for a workforce navigating a rapidly changing technological landscape.
