AI won't take jobs, but those who can use it will: Siemens CEO

Global Management Dialogue 2026 AI won't take jobs, but those who can use it will: Siemens CEO 'Steam took 60 years to change societies; AI may take 7 to 8,' Busch says Siemens President and CEO Roland Busch speaks in a prerecorded interview at the Nikkei Forum Global Management Dialogue 2026 in Tokyo on Nov. 10. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura) SHOTARO TANI November 10, 2026 16:41 JST TOKYO -- Artificial intelligence will not replace people, but workers who know how to use the technology will increasingly replace those who do not, said Roland Busch, CEO of German industrial group Siemens, as businesses grapple with how the technology will reshape jobs and the skills they require. Read Next Global Management Dialogue 2026 Vietnam's FPT sees rising demand for AI adoption in Japan Business Asia China's medtech scores bright prognosis as it gains on global brands Energy Japan to team with Germany on fusion energy project, including power plant Editor-in-Chief’s Picks Editor's Choice: What really separates Silicon Valley startups from Asia? Business deals Japan's Omron to buy US-based OnLogic for $675m in physical AI push Transportation Vingroup and France's Alstom strike 200-train Hanoi metro deal Latest on Global Management Dialogue 2026 Global Management Dialogue 2026 Vietnam's FPT sees rising demand for AI adoption in Japan Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.