https://www.scmp.com/rss/522527/feed Yanhui Wu is a professor of economics and of management and strategy at the University of Hong Kong. He researches the impacts of digital technology and AI on work, organisations and wellbeing. He received his PhD in economics from the London School of Economics. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Luis Garicano,Jin Li,Yanhui Wu Luis Garicano,Jin Li,Yanhui Wu Discussions of artificial intelligence (AI) often dwell on the disappearance of entry-level jobs. This focus misses a more consequential structural shift: AI does not merely remove the bottom rung; it compresses the career ladder into a single floor. By making baseline competence widely and quickly accessible, it narrows the gap between novices and veterans, eroding the traditional link between experience and excellence. When a three-month hire can match a seasoned professional, skill-based... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3322458/ai-revolutionises-work-get-ready-great-compression?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3322458/ai-revolutionises-work-get-ready-great-compression?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:30:06 +0000