Happy Future AI. How AI will change jobs and society

AI is in our future. There’s no doubt about that. It will dramatically reshape our jobs and society in the near future. It’s turning into a world where many routine, repetitive tasks could be automated by AI and robots, potentially displacing millions of jobs in fields like manufacturing, data entry, and customer service. At the same time, AI will revolutionize many existing roles, helping professionals like doctors and financial analysts work more effectively by enhancing their capabilities and highlighting the importance of creativity and emotional intelligence.

Recently, Happy Future AI reached out to technology experts to get their take on how AI will shape jobs and society. The author spoke with Vaclav Vincalek, virtual CTO and founder of 555vCTO.com on where he thought AI will make the most difference in the future of work.

Technology always changes how society works – AI is no different

Vincalek says technology has a history of altering the way people work, increasing efficiency and boosting productivity.

“Technology has always changed how society approaches work, and AI is no different. Job losses, but also job creation. The demand for data and language scientists are through the roof. And AI is spurring the rapid growth of tech startups that are using advanced technology to come up with new ways of doing old work. I myself have used it that way, incorporating AI into a platform called Hiswai as a way to enhance online searching.”

So how else will AI change jobs and our society? Repetitive work that requires data entry, administrative tasks like scheduling, and related jobs would be most vulnerable and likely replaced by AI.

“Also, most jobs where AI algorithms can perform functions or analyses far faster and more accurately than a human are at risk as well. For example, wealth advising could be done by improved robo advisors. AI can sift through large amounts of data (numbers, text, audio, video) and can spot anomalies much faster than any human can,” he adds.

Technology takes away jobs, but also creates new roles

With new tech, comes new responsibilities. Vincalek notes that any new technology will inevitably lead to job losses, but also gains in new roles.

“But just like in the past, the emergence of AI will lead to new job creation. When machines took over farm labor, there was an increased need for manufacturing workers. When assembly lines reduced automobile labor, the industry suddenly needed people in sales and repair.”

“As AI advances, society will adapt. We’ll see a boon in ‘upskilling’, roles related to AI training. Not to mention, everyday workers whose jobs are augmented by AI can increase their productivity. And increased productivity can lead to company growth, which in turn leads to more hiring.”

“As a tech advisor, it’s my job to stay on top of the most relevant technology available to clients, and help them decipher the most suitable tech to incorporate into their business strategy. These days, AI is always top of mind.” adds Vincalek.

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