Not all bad news, though: as with other new technologies, artificial general intelligence (AGI)—the potential development of robots that are more intelligent than humans and can apply their knowledge to a variety of fields—may also give rise to new positions. What will the employment landscape look like shortly, and is your career in jeopardy?
Let start with the jobs that AI might replace.
Data entry
Data entry, one of the most boring and mind-numbing tasks in existence today, will undoubtedly be among the first to be replaced by AI. AI systems will be able to input and manage massive amounts of data swiftly and flawlessly, potentially freeing up human workers for much more productive activities than a human laboring over infinite data sets and fussy forms for hours on end.
Telemarketing
Robotic calls inquiring as to if you were in an accident that was not your fault or if you are eager to upgrade your long-distance calling plan may already be a thing of the past, but this could only be the beginning. Whether you like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) services might simply replace a full call center's workload by automatically contacting hundreds or even thousands of gullible victims to spread the word.
Customer service representative
On the positive side, a lot of large corporations already have AI customer care workers on their websites. These agents, which frequently take the kind of chatbots, provide first aid before referring cases to humans as necessary. But do not be surprised if in the not-too-distant future, AI handles all customer complaints and inquiries, from beginning to end.
Front of house
Reservations at restaurants can be difficult because of the busy staff members, or maitre d's, who have to manage both confirmed reservations and walk-ins who want to get a last-minute seat. But soon, reservations will be much simpler thanks to a fully computerized system that can easily assign seats and slots and even handle last-minute changes or cancellations without causing anyone to lose their place.
Voiceover artist
While picture production received the most of attention, artificial intelligence speech creation is becoming more and more prevalent in the entertainment and creative industries. With the ability to customize a voice to any desired tone, style, or accent, directors and producers can now build a voice that can say anything they want without ever growing bored or requiring expensive retakes.
Copywriter
With copilots and other tools able to rapidly generate enormous volumes of texts based on a simple cue, text production has fast become one of the most popular applications of AI technology. AI text production offers a quick and simple solution to accomplish anything you need to achieve, whether you are wanting to put more detail on your most recent product launch or stuff your new website with business-focused material.
Website builder
Similarly, a lot of the top website builders available today have an AI-powered option that lets you design the page of your dreams with just a few keystrokes. You do not need to mess around with templates while working with start-ups, sole traders, or large businesses; just tell the platform what you want, and in a matter of minutes, you will have a customized website that you can edit or publish.
Driver
Even while this one still seems a little more like science fiction, completely AI-powered driving is becoming a reality as automobiles get smarter every year. The automobiles of the future may be able to not only run independently but also offer their occupants a fully-curated experience, including your favorite radio station and perfectly-controlled air conditioning. This is a far cry from the basic autopilot features available today.
Accountant
Accounting is another job where a lot of human labor is required to gather data and produce reports. However, AI is about to revolutionize this field and may replace many jobs in the accounting industry. AI can swiftly scan, identify, and upload all the necessary information, eliminating the need to spend hours compiling receipts and inputting figures into a spreadsheet. This will relieve tax season stress and provide easy answers to any concerns or questions.
Paralegal/legal assistant
Another sector that is controlled by copious volumes of data and paperwork, role-specific procedures, and even terminology is the legal sector. This makes it yet another excellent option for artificial intelligence (AI), which will be able to automate the time-consuming data analysis and entry tasks currently performed by paralegals and legal assistants. However, considering the scope or significance of the case at hand, it might still be prudent to include a human aspect.
Receptionist
The process of signing in for a meeting or appointment is another task that many think AI platforms can effortlessly complete. You (and everyone else) can continue with your day by checking in on a display screen, which registers your visitor's badge or meeting confirmation in a matter of seconds without requiring you to disturb or divert a human from their work.
Courier/delivery driver
Autonomous cars and robots with AI systems in them may soon replace humans as delivery personnel, much as AI drivers. The car or platform would be able to swiftly determine the most practical path after looking through the list of destinations for that day. This would guarantee that you would not have to wait around for your delivery all day, and it would also enable it to promptly identify any problems or missed deliveries.
Proofreader/editor
It might eventually progress from proposing or creating content to assisting in proofreading it for errors, which would be an improvement over the spell-checking tools available today. An AI editor could swiftly scan through articles, documents, and filings to spot any issues after being trained on a style guide or content guidelines. This would be especially helpful in highly regulated industries like banking, insurance, or healthcare. The AI editor could then flag potential issues to a human supervisor.
Musician
Apart from text, AI-driven platforms might soon assist in creating the next great musical compositions. Again, this meant businesses or organizations would not need to pay human performers for long sessions involving multiple takes. These futuristic musicians could quickly come up with anything from radio jingles to movie soundtracks by drawing inspiration from enormous libraries of previously composed works.
Statistician
The statistics industry, which also depends on quickly finding patterns and trends within massive data sets, may soon be overtaken by AI systems. AI can swiftly generate the necessary numbers, whether the application is at a business level (e.g., firms looking to identify problematic circumstances or prospective growth possibilities) or at a lower level (e.g., sports data utilized by fans and pundits alike).
Project manager
The profession of project manager is another one that AI is sure to attack, as its importance has already fallen in recent years due to the introduction and broad use of centralized collaboration platforms. An AI-powered central solution might compile all the progress in one place, saving a designated manager the trouble of trying to monitor the work being done by several different teams. This would allow everyone to examine the most recent changes and stay on top of their job.
Animator
Animation is expected to be among the first industries to be impacted by artificial intelligence (AI), which is already starting to take over the disciplines of picture design and generating. Production companies will soon be able to quickly make the movies, TV shows, and other media they demand, making it easier than ever to create any form of bespoke animation. This is because increasingly sophisticated AI systems are being developed.
Graphic designer
Similar to the entertainment sector, AI will probably soon rule the design world as well. Examples of this include innovative product designs, ad campaigns, and more. Businesses will not need to communicate back and forth with human designers to get the graphics they require—with potentially infinite modification possibilities that can be implemented instantly—with only a straightforward query.
Stockbroker/Trader
Similar to the entertainment sector, AI will probably soon rule the design world as well. Examples of this include innovative product designs, ad campaigns, and more. Businesses will not need to communicate back and forth with human designers to get the graphics they require—with potentially infinite modification possibilities that can be implemented instantly—with only a straightforward query.