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Recent study -

A recent study found that there is a 21% reduction in the demand for freelance jobs that are "automation-prone" or don't need frequent human attention. 

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Benefits of AI in the workplace - more focused and engaging tasks -

With the use of AI, humans can focus on tasks that require higher-level thinking or that they prefer instead of simply doing tedious, repetitive tasks. 

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More efficiency and shorter workdays -

AI might help efficiency and result in shorter workdays or workweeks. This can be a huge benefit but does come with some concerns, like how will pay and benefits be impacted?

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More informed decision-making -

AI can gather and process extremely large volumes of data and then present it to a human user. This empowers humans to make more data-driven decisions in a shorter amount of time.

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Increased innovation and problem-solving -

AI can be used to bounce ideas off of. Humans can input thoughts, issues, and more and collaborate with AI to spur innovation and solve more problems.

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10 jobs AI will likely replace: customer service representative -

Customer service roles might seem very human-centric but with the advancements in using AI for things like chatbots, virtual assistants, and self-checkout machines, less human interaction is needed.

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Car and truck driver -

AI is helping improve autonomous vehicles thus reducing the need for human drivers. Companies like Uber have even partnered with self-driving car companies to give their customers more options. 

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Computer programmer -

Usually, computer programming consists of structured, straightforward language use. Knowing this, it's speculated that programming jobs will soon be automated.

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Research analyst -

AI can virtually make a research analyst's job obsolete. Machine learning can not only process large volumes of data but can also detect patterns, organize the findings, and subsequently put the findings into a visual format.

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Paralegal -

Administrative tasks commonly handled by paralegals might one day be handled by AI. Given that AI can process a wide range of data then write legal reports, gather facts for cases, and more, it's not so a farfetched idea.

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Factory or warehouse worker -

Factories and warehouses need actions to be completed in an extremely accurate and precise way. Today, AI can enable machines in warehouses to retrieve goods while monitoring and navigating through their surroundings.

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Financial trader -

Financial traders are often in charge of analyzing markets and then advising their clients on investment decisions. AI can do the entire process much faster, plus it can predict trends in the market with much more accuracy than a human worker.

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Travel advisor -

Those who want to travel are no longer reliant on travel agencies. Travelers can get personalized, near-instant results for upcoming trips without ever paying a travel agent for help.

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Content writer (in some cases) -

AI can generate a good amount of content for first drafts of content or even help writers brainstorm. Easier projects like email copy or short social media posts can even be written entirely by AI.

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Graphic designer -

AI even has the power to produce works of art. There are tools like Lensa and DALL-E available that can help everyday people create professional-grade images without needing to hire a graphic designer.

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Jobs AI won't replace: Teacher -

While some administrative tasks in schools might be handled with AI, many of the more complex social interactions simply can't be. For example, teachers must resolve arguments between students, reach out to parents with empathy, and much more.

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Nurse -

In the medical field, human interaction is irreplaceable. Nurses are needed for carrying out a range of physical tasks as well as having tough conversations with patients and providing them with emotional support. 

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Social worker -

Understanding the unique circumstances or situations people are in takes a human touch that simply can't be replicated by AI. Social workers often help people from at-risk or underserved populations and a lot of understanding and empathy is required.

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Therapist -

AI can't grasp human emotion and translate it into action or understanding. Thus, therapists have a strong career safety net.

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Handyperson -

People like electricians and plumbers are needed to complete manual labor. People in these trades need to have both physical skills to fix things and the soft skills to work with residents to resolve issues.

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Lawyer -

AI simply doesn't have the same sense of what is right and wrong as a human. While AI can definitely help in certain areas of law, it's unlikely lawyers will be obsolete any time soon.

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HR specialist -

HR specialists engage in tasks related to sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding talent, all of which take a highly personalized and human-centric approach in order to be successful.

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Writer -

Human writers are needed as they can make decisions that are based on or tied to audience preferences and needs. AI tools can assist with idea generation but nothing is as genuine as a human-written piece of content.

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Artist -

AI can generate pieces of artwork, however, they are based directly on work and styles that already exist. Only humans create truly unique and new artwork.

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How will AI create jobs? -

AI requires humans to train and refine its algorithms. As it evolves, new jobs will be needed to further train and oversee the AI systems.

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Jobs -

AI needs more data, maintenance, and training to continue functioning correctly. In other words, AI is shifting the type of jobs that are needed rather than destroying them.

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FAQ: How many jobs will AI replace? -

Sources estimate that AI could replace as many as 85 million jobs globally by the end of 2025.

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FAQ: Is AI replacing humans? -

AI can't entirely replace humans but can drastically change the nature of business and life in general. If AI and humans work together then there is a greater potential to solve challenging issues.

Sources: (Fast Company) (Built In)

See also: AI replacing politicians? Experts share insights on what’s to come

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