Journalism isn't the only profession upended by the AI boom resulting from ChatGPT's explosion in 2022. Its raised big questions in many sectors about everyday workflows, talent management and sustainability.

Your burning questions about AI were fielded by AI futurist Andrew Grill at last week's Newsrewired conference (26 November 2025) who offered an expert view on navigating the AI landscape.

We've edited his responses for brevity with the help of an AI assistant, before it was edited by a human

Q: What impact will AI have on young people entering the workforce, especially those just starting out?

Andrew Grill: Many schools are telling students not to use AI, calling it "cheating." But when these students enter the workforce, they're behind. Everyone else has been using these tools. In the future, AI proficiency will be as expected as knowing how to use Word. The real challenge is that education hasn't caught up: we need to teach critical thinking, not just tool use. Encourage your kids to use AI at home, so they become........

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