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Authors
- Michał Koch
Authors
- Michał Koch
Here is the latest data on artificial intelligence's impact on the U.S. labor market. According to a report by the analytical firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, 3,900 jobs in the U.S. had been eliminated in favor of AI as of May this year.
Many entrepreneurs are inclined to use artificial intelligence because it can bring benefits related to cost reduction and increased work efficiency. However, as the example of the business portal CNET shows, replacing employees with AI only sometimes results in improved quality.
The CNET experiment with generative artificial intelligence did not end successfully. Most of the articles AI wrote required editor corrections, and some generated texts showed signs of plagiarism. This demonstrates that AI – fortunately! – cannot replace human creativity and abstract thinking skills.
However, businesses still believe in artificial intelligence's potential. The Goldman Sachs report reveals that AI could eventually contribute to eliminating as many as 300 million full-time jobs worldwide. Office jobs involving complex but repetitive tasks, such as accountants, programmers, or copywriters, are especially threatened.
Interestingly, the report also indicates that the development of artificial intelligence could contribute to a 7% increase in global GDP, create a market worth $1.3 trillion, and generate more jobs than it eliminates.
At Silk Software House, there are true AI experts who know how to harness artificial intelligence's potential to create innovative solutions and increase business process efficiency. With their knowledge and experience, companies can better understand and implement AI technologies, minimizing risk and maximizing benefits.
Many entrepreneurs are inclined to use artificial intelligence because it can bring benefits related to cost reduction and increased work efficiency. However, as the example of the business portal CNET shows, replacing employees with AI only sometimes results in improved quality.
The CNET experiment with generative artificial intelligence did not end successfully. Most of the articles AI wrote required editor corrections, and some generated texts showed signs of plagiarism. This demonstrates that AI – fortunately! – cannot replace human creativity and abstract thinking skills.
However, businesses still believe in artificial intelligence's potential. The Goldman Sachs report reveals that AI could eventually contribute to eliminating as many as 300 million full-time jobs worldwide. Office jobs involving complex but repetitive tasks, such as accountants, programmers, or copywriters, are especially threatened.
Interestingly, the report also indicates that the development of artificial intelligence could contribute to a 7% increase in global GDP, create a market worth $1.3 trillion, and generate more jobs than it eliminates.
At Silk Software House, there are true AI experts who know how to harness artificial intelligence's potential to create innovative solutions and increase business process efficiency. With their knowledge and experience, companies can better understand and implement AI technologies, minimizing risk and maximizing benefits.
Doomed to Extinction
According to a list of the most threatened professions prepared by experts from the Personnel Service, cashiers, retail salespeople, and customer service workers are at the top of the list. The automation of shopping (e.g., self-checkout machines and the development of e-commerce) means these professions may lose significance. However, the role of customer advisors who offer comprehensive assistance and advice may be strengthened.
In the case of professions related to production and logistics, repetitive, routine tasks are more susceptible to automation. However, employees working with machines, overseeing their operations, and engaging in more creative tasks can still sleep peacefully.
Digitization in the financial sector will reduce the demand for insurance agents, credit intermediaries, bank employees, accountants, and auditors. These professionals must adapt to changing conditions and develop new skills to stay on the market.
Changes should also be expected in the construction, agricultural, and renovation sectors. Companies need more workers in these industries to prompt them to implement solutions related to automation and robotics. Will these soon be professions where robots mainly do the work? Time will tell.
Employees involved in security and monitoring, data processing machine operators, data analysts, librarians, and printers will also feel the impact of AI development and automation. The scale of changes will vary depending on the profession, but the indications are clear.
It is important to note that changes in the labor market related to the development of artificial intelligence do not mean that all of the above professions will disappear entirely. However, their nature and required skills may change. Therefore, workers must be ready to continuously improve their skills, acquire new knowledge, and adapt to changing conditions.
In the case of professions related to production and logistics, repetitive, routine tasks are more susceptible to automation. However, employees working with machines, overseeing their operations, and engaging in more creative tasks can still sleep peacefully.
Digitization in the financial sector will reduce the demand for insurance agents, credit intermediaries, bank employees, accountants, and auditors. These professionals must adapt to changing conditions and develop new skills to stay on the market.
Changes should also be expected in the construction, agricultural, and renovation sectors. Companies need more workers in these industries to prompt them to implement solutions related to automation and robotics. Will these soon be professions where robots mainly do the work? Time will tell.
Employees involved in security and monitoring, data processing machine operators, data analysts, librarians, and printers will also feel the impact of AI development and automation. The scale of changes will vary depending on the profession, but the indications are clear.
It is important to note that changes in the labor market related to the development of artificial intelligence do not mean that all of the above professions will disappear entirely. However, their nature and required skills may change. Therefore, workers must be ready to continuously improve their skills, acquire new knowledge, and adapt to changing conditions.
Who Will Benefit?
The development of artificial intelligence opens up new career opportunities. IT specialists are increasingly sought after in the labor market. Analyzing recruitment trends and job offers, analysts from Workyard pointed to several professions that are currently most in-demand and relevant in artificial intelligence.
One of the most sought-after professions is AI prompt engineering, which writes prompts for AI-based systems. The report also points to other new professions that are gaining popularity. Among them are human integration specialists, 3D printing engineers, AI product managers, drone operators, scientists specializing in AI research, augmented reality world designers, and AI ethics specialists.
It is worth emphasizing that although these professions are already present in the labor market, they are still relatively niche. However, it is hard not to notice that the prospects for these professions seem promising.
For those interested in a career in artificial intelligence, now is the ideal time to develop skills, deepen knowledge, and follow the latest trends and technologies. Having specialized knowledge and experience in AI can open many doors to attractive career opportunities in the future.
One of the most sought-after professions is AI prompt engineering, which writes prompts for AI-based systems. The report also points to other new professions that are gaining popularity. Among them are human integration specialists, 3D printing engineers, AI product managers, drone operators, scientists specializing in AI research, augmented reality world designers, and AI ethics specialists.
It is worth emphasizing that although these professions are already present in the labor market, they are still relatively niche. However, it is hard not to notice that the prospects for these professions seem promising.
For those interested in a career in artificial intelligence, now is the ideal time to develop skills, deepen knowledge, and follow the latest trends and technologies. Having specialized knowledge and experience in AI can open many doors to attractive career opportunities in the future.
We Still Don't Need to Worry
However, not all layoffs can be attributed solely to artificial intelligence. The previously mentioned Goldman Sachs report indicates that AI was responsible for 5% of them, while the main reasons for job reductions were market-economic conditions, cost-cutting, and business closures.
This means that while AI can replace humans, it applies to only a small labor market segment. It is safe to estimate that it will take many years before this changes.
Technology has always led to changes affecting both employees and employers. Adapting to new trends is an inherent part of technological progress. After all, the fear that machines will accelerate unemployment has existed for years, yet we continue to find new ways to use technology to create new jobs. The key is skillfully using technology to increase efficiency while preserving human values and developing new fields in which humans can excel.
At Silk Software House, there are true AI experts who know how to harness artificial intelligence's potential to create innovative solutions and increase business process efficiency. With their knowledge and experience, companies can better understand and implement AI technologies, minimizing risks and maximizing benefits.
This means that while AI can replace humans, it applies to only a small labor market segment. It is safe to estimate that it will take many years before this changes.
Technology has always led to changes affecting both employees and employers. Adapting to new trends is an inherent part of technological progress. After all, the fear that machines will accelerate unemployment has existed for years, yet we continue to find new ways to use technology to create new jobs. The key is skillfully using technology to increase efficiency while preserving human values and developing new fields in which humans can excel.
At Silk Software House, there are true AI experts who know how to harness artificial intelligence's potential to create innovative solutions and increase business process efficiency. With their knowledge and experience, companies can better understand and implement AI technologies, minimizing risks and maximizing benefits.