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To better understand how artificial intelligence can affect the professional sphere, we will look at the impact it has already had, a list of professions that can be replaced by artificial intelligence, and also think together about how to secure your career in the future. Deal?
The latest rise in artificial intelligence has already transformed the markets as it has been implemented in many different industries and businesses, with more and more workers using it to improve their jobs.
The recent surge in AI has already transformed markets as it has been implemented in many different industries and businesses, and more and more workers are using it to improve their jobs. For example, salespeople are using AI to analyze phone calls faster, bloggers and content creators are using it to simplify the process of creating text and visuals, and customer service agents are providing customers with faster solutions. But is it possible that workers will be completely replaced by AI? There is good news!
HubSpot co-founder and CTO Dharmesh Shah believes that bots and AI will empower us professionally and provide security in our careers, not the other way around.
Samuta Reddy, head of marketing at Jasper, thinks so too. Her team regularly uses generative AI, but she still hires because AI can’t replace human expertise:
“We value writers in society because they can provide thoughtful perspective on the world… people who share opinions on relevant topics that help shape society’s views. So AI really can’t replace that human perspective.”
Despite Shah and Reddy’s expert opinion, you’re probably still worried about the future of your career. Below, we’ll look at a few roles that are likely to be replaced by AI, based on data from the Future of Employment study and the Will Robots Take My Job? website.
Probability, according to Future of Employment: 99% Probability, according to Will Robots Take My Job?: 100% Why: Chances are, you've already had robots call you on behalf of different companies – and yes, it's a little annoying :) Telemarketing career growth is expected to decline by 18.2% by 2031, as the job often requires repetitive and predictable tasks that are easy to automate. But as always, great telemarketers have a high level of social sensitivity and emotional intelligence that machines will never be able to replicate.
Probability, according to Future of Employment: 99% Probability, according to Will Robots Take My Job?: 100% Why: Jobs in this field are expected to decline by 4.5% by 2031, and that's no surprise — much of the accounting workforce is already automated or on its way to being automated. Programs like QuickBooks, FreshBooks, and Microsoft Office already offer accounting software, so the likelihood of this job disappearing is high.
Probability, according to Future of Employment: 96% Probability, according to Will Robots Take My Job?: 93% Why: Pam predicted it on The Office, but even if you didn't believe her then, it's more than likely now!
Automated phone calling and scheduling systems can replace traditional receptionist duties, especially in modern tech companies that are not multinational and/or do not use system-wide phones. But receptionists are, to some extent, the “social glue” of a company. They develop relationships and maintain an office environment that gives them a unique advantage over an algorithmic system.
Probability, according to the Future of Employment study: 94% Probability, according to the site Will Robots Take My Job?: 95% Why: Couriers and postmen are already being replaced by robots, so it’s only a matter of time before this field is completely automated.
Probability, according to the Future of Employment study: 84% Probability, according to the site Will Robots Take My Job?: 100% Why: Copy checking programs are everywhere, from the simple spelling and grammar checker in Microsoft Word to Grammarly and the Hemingway App. There are also many technologies that make it easier to self-check your copy. On the other hand, the relationship that an editor develops with a client allows them to understand the author’s intent and the context needed to create quality writing.
Probability according to Future of Employment: 65% Probability according to Will Robots Take My Job?: 52% Why: The field is actually projected to grow 6.2% by 2031, but with so much information online, available in how-to guides and how-to articles, it's no surprise that companies will increasingly rely on bots and automation to answer questions in the future.
Probability according to the Future of Employment study: 61% Probability according to the site Will Robots Take My Job?: 40% Why: Analysts play an important role in developing content and products, but automated AI can process this information more efficiently. But on the other hand, an expert with experience and knowledge will not match the depth and accuracy of machine results, so the best option is to use automation tools in marketing, but not to give them 100% of the work.
Probability according to the Future of Employment study: 92% Probability according to the site Will Robots Take My Job?: 66% Why: Self-checkouts are already available in most supermarkets and clothing stores, shoppers are searching for the necessary information online and making purchasing decisions themselves. On the other hand, the involvement and care that a salesperson provides during a personal interaction is different from automated and dispassionate support, and many consumers still prefer live communication.
Max Godymchyk
Entrepreneur, marketer, author of articles on artificial intelligence, art and design. Customizes businesses and makes people fall in love with modern technologies.
