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Is the future turquoise-collar?

The next jobs aren’t white or blue-collar, but a blend of both demanding human-AI synergy

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    • The future of work points towards greater human-AI synergy, where turquoise-collar workers orchestrate AI in integrated workflows.
    • The future of work points towards greater human-AI synergy, where turquoise-collar workers orchestrate AI in integrated workflows. PHOTO: PIXABAY

    David R Hardoon

    Published Sat, Mar 14, 2026 · 07:30 AM

    I HAVE spent over two decades deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in high-stakes environments.

    The pattern is clear: Hype promises overnight transformation, but the real wins come from making AI reliable, invisible and accountable.

    Yet right now, the uncomfortable truth is staring us down. AI isn’t just augmenting work. In many cases, it is quietly replacing the cognitive core of what we do.

    Jobs and skillsArtificial IntelligenceTechnologyDeep transformation

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