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How Technology Changed Jobs Without Replacing Them

Wondering how technology has changed jobs without actually replacing the people doing them? These six careers were all predicted to disappear. Instead, they evolved. Here's what really happened — and what it means for your own career.

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About this article

Written by Prathiksha Yamuna, brand strategist and market researcher at CV Ninja. Prathiksha Yamuna is a brand strategist and market researcher who combines analytical insight with creative strategy across brand positioning, consumer research, influencer marketing, and stakeholder engagement.

Reviewed by Rajvi, ats and resume format reviewer at CV Ninja. Rajvi reviews resume structure, ATS readability, section order, and parser-safe formatting for Indian job applications.

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