THE RISE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE GROWING SIGNIFICANCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE FUTURE WORKFORCE

This paper explores into the effects of artificial intelligence on the relative importance of emotional intelligence and intelligence quotient. As AI replaces analytical and computational tasks previously attributed to high IQ, EQ-driven skills such as empathy, leadership, and adaptability may become more important in workplaces and society. The study assesses how AI influences human roles, the increasing demand for soft skills, and whether EQ will eventually become more important than IQ.