Carlos SolisFor years, scientists have warned that AI could take jobs away from many of us. Microsoft has analyzed the real threats posed by the expansion of AI in the job market. The team identified professions that may soon become obsolete as they’re replaced by artificial intelligence, and also singled out specialists who are currently less likely to lose their jobs for that reason.
After studying over 200,000 anonymous conversations with the Copilot chatbot over nine months, researchers discovered the tasks for which people most frequently seek help. Analyzing the results, experts outlined what the near future holds for us.
Who Should Consider Changing Professions?
Dr. Kiran Tomlinson, a senior researcher at Microsoft and lead author of the study, said the worst-hit areas are translation, information gathering, communication, and writing.
Surprisingly, flight attendants rank third, after translators and historians, according to the Daily Mail. Among the first at risk are writers, political scientists, and journalists, as well as customer support staff who primarily help customers find information.
10 Professions at Risk from AI
The top ten at-risk professions include translators, historians, flight attendants, sales agents, writers, customer support representatives, CNC machine operators, telephone operators, travel agents, and announcers.
Others who should be concerned include marketers, political scientists, editors, proofreaders, copywriters, business coaches, advertising agents, accountants, archivists, and concierges.
Which Professions Will Remain Safe?
Dr. Tomlinson was quick to reassure professionals whose jobs are not likely to be replaced by AI anytime soon. The good news mostly applies to skilled workers whose jobs require fine motor skills or close personal interaction, making replacement by AI unlikely.
So, Who Won’t Be Replaced by AI?
Among those fortunate enough to be in this category are bridge and lock maintenance specialists, repairmen and installers of various profiles, phlebotomists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, heavy equipment operators, drillers, masons, plasterers, divers, embalmers, floor sanders, roofers, chefs, nurses, housekeepers, and cleaners.
Time Will Tell
Researchers said the people most likely to be forced out are those whose tasks AI can most easily perform or improve.
Meanwhile, Microsoft’s founder has long warned that artificial intelligence will lead to massive layoffs. Speaking on The Tonight Show in March, he said that soon people will be unnecessary in most employment sectors.
Despite high hopes for modern AI, the technology has already disappointed some by “falling short” of human capabilities in certain areas. In recent years, debates have raged over replacing human models with digital twins or robots. However, last year the Spanish brand Mango sharply criticized replacing real models with images created by artificial intelligence for a campaign aimed at teenagers.
In conclusion, Dr. Tomlinson noted: “Our research has shown in which categories of work chatbots based on artificial intelligence can be productively utilized. As the implementation of AI accelerates, it is important to continue studying and better understanding its social and economic impact.”
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