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https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024 ... doomsayers
"Some people think machine intelligence will transform humanity for the better.
Others fear it may destroy us. Who will decide our fate?"
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https://www.perplexity.ai/
Q: What jobs are being replaced by AI?
"AI is increasingly impacting various job sectors, with certain roles facing the risk of being replaced by automation and artificial intelligence:
Data Entry Clerk: Need for manual data entry diminishing as AI can process/analyze vast amounts of data accurately, reducing need for manual input.
Telemarketer: AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can handle customer interactions more efficiently, impacting the role of telemarketers.
Factory Worker: Automation in manufacturing processes is replacing some tasks traditionally done by human workers.
Cashier: Self-checkout systems and automated payment processes are reducing the need for human cashiers in retail settings.
Driver: The development of autonomous vehicles poses a potential threat to driving jobs in the future.
Travel Agent: Online booking platforms and AI-driven travel recommendations are changing the landscape for traditional travel agents.
Bank Teller: Automated banking services and digital transactions are altering the role of bank tellers.
While these jobs face the risk of being replaced by AI, there are sectors less susceptible to automation, such as management, healthcare, education, construction, and roles requiring human interaction, problem-solving skills, and creativity. Jobs deeply rooted in human interaction, empathy, and creativity are less likely to be replaced by AI in the near future. Additionally, skills like communication, problem-solving, and time management remain highly valued in the job market despite advancements in AI technology."
However, this last paragraph mentions jobs that are now being impacted by AI, such as healthcare and education (replaced by robots). As for human interaction, customer call centers now include AI assistance for primary contact. Also, creatvity now includes AI-generated video and art work.
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https://www.perplexity.ai/
Q: What computer jobs are being replaced by AI?
"AI is expected to impact various computer jobs, potentially replacing certain roles with automation.
Some of the jobs most at risk of being replaced by AI include:
Tech Jobs (Coders, Computer Programmers, Software Engineers, Data Analysts):
AI technologies like ChatGPT are capable of automating tasks in tech-related fields,
such as software development, web development, coding, and data analysis.
Media Jobs (Advertising, Content Creation, Technical Writing, Journalism):
Roles in the media industry involving content creation, advertising, journalism,
and technical writing could be affected by AI advancements due to AI's ability
to read, write, and understand text-based data well.
Legal Industry Jobs (Paralegals, Legal Assistants):
The legal industry may see an impact from generative AI tools like ChatGPT,
potentially affecting roles such as paralegals and legal assistants."
The greater mystery is why AI is perceived as a choice after 60 years of integration into society!
The only choice now is to learn what AI is (and is not), then start sampling its wares and bewares.
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https://www.perplexity.ai/
Q: How long has AI been used?
"Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used for over 60 years. The discipline of AI emerged around the 1940s and 1950s, with significant developments in the field occurring between 1957 and 1974 when AI flourished, leading to the creation of intelligent systems like the WABOT-1 humanoid robot in 1972. The term 'AI' was coined by John McCarthy in the summer of 1956 during a conference at Dartmouth College, considered the founding event of AI research.
Since then, AI has experienced periods of advancement and setbacks, with notable milestones such as the development of expert systems in the 1980s and the continuous growth in training computation driving the capabilities of AI systems. The history of AI reflects a journey from early foundational work to the current era where
AI technologies are deeply integrated into various aspects of society."
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