Figure 1.
The process begins with A I augmentation and entry-level task displacement, which reduces experiential learning opportunities and consequently creates an apprenticeship void. Mentorship systems, task redesign, and organisational learning culture moderate this stage. The apprenticeship void then leads to synthetic readiness, which contributes to promotion fragility and ultimately results in pipeline thinning.Conceptual framework illustrating the emergence and consequences of the apprenticeship void in AI-augmented knowledge work
Source: Author’s own