Contrasting Pathways of Automation: Routine Task Substitution vs. AI Complementarity

Jan 1, 2026·
Dawoon Jeong*
,
Soohyoung Lee
,
Jeong-Dong Lee
· 0 min read
Abstract
This study contrasts two pathways through which automation reshapes work: routine task substitution and AI complementarity. We disentangle their effects on labor markets and discuss implications for skill demand and occupational change.
Type
Publication
In Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (Accepted)
Automation AI Labor Markets Skills