Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is expected to significantly change the job market, replacing many current roles and creating new opportunities. IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that there is little time to prepare for its impact. While some jobs will be under pressure, new roles may also emerge as a result of this technological advancement.
Here’s a look at some jobs that may be affected:
Jobs AI May Replace:
- Data entry clerks: Automated systems inputting data into databases.
- Telemarketers: AI making sales calls.
- Customer service representatives: AI-driven chatbots handling inquiries.
- Front of house staff: AI managing restaurant bookings and reservations.
- Voiceover artists: AI generating customizable voices for media.
- Copywriters: AI generating written content and marketing materials.
- Website builders: AI automating website design and development.
- Drivers: Autonomous vehicles for public and private transport.
- Accountants: AI performing bookkeeping tasks.
- Paralegals/legal assistants: AI conducting legal research and drafting documents.
- Receptionists: AI managing front desk tasks and appointments.
- Couriers/delivery drivers: Autonomous delivery vehicles and robots.
- Proofreaders/editors: AI proofreading and editing written content.
- Musicians: AI composing music and soundtracks.
- Statisticians: AI analyzing data and spotting trends.
- Project managers: AI overseeing and coordinating project tasks.
- Animators: AI creating animations and visual effects.
- Graphic designers: AI generating design templates and artwork.
- Cybersecurity analysts: AI identifying and neutralizing threats.
- Travel agents: AI planning and booking travel itineraries.
- Insurance underwriters: AI evaluating insurance applications.
- Stockbrokers/traders: AI trading stocks and analyzing financial data.
Jobs AI Could Create:
- AI experts/consultants: Advising businesses on AI strategies.
- AI trainers: Teaching AI systems to perform tasks accurately.
- Prompt engineers: Designing effective prompts for AI interactions.
- AI psychologists: Ensuring ethical AI behavior and user interaction.
- AI crisis managers: Handling AI-related crises and issues.
- AI lawyers: Specializing in AI legal matters and regulations.
- AI stress testers: Evaluating tech stacks for AI implementation.
- Image/video auditors: Reviewing AI-generated content for accuracy.
- AI proofreaders: Checking AI-generated content for quality.
- Non-AI content creators: Producing human-crafted art and media.
AGI’s progression will reshape the workforce, necessitating new skills and roles.