Artificial Intelligence can make our lives easier in many ways, but there is a downside to this that you need to consider.

Now AI is gaining influence on the work floor, the chances of being made redundant by AI are increasing by the day.

Replacement By AI

Last year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that worldwide, four out of ten jobs will be hit by the rise of AI. This is a troubling development, and we should all be worried about this.

Experts are trying to downplay this doom scenario, but it is something to follow closely.

AI is developing rapidly, and the technology is used by more and more people every day, so it's time to dive into this to see which professions would be impacted most by the threat of AI.

Microsoft did some research, based on 200,000 anonymous chats with the chatbot Bing, and they came to the conclusion that the 40 professions below are most likely the ones impacted most by AI.

  1. Interpreters and Translators
  2. Historians
  3. Passenger Attendants
  4. Sales Representatives (Services)
  5. Writers and Authors
  6. Customer Service Representatives
  7. CNC Tool Programmers
  8. Telephone Operators
  9. Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks
  10. Data Entry Keyers
  11. Proofreaders and Copy Markers
  12. Legal Secretaries
  13. Tax Preparers
  14. Technical Writers
  15. Correspondence Clerks
  16. Court Reporters
  17. Insurance Underwriters
  18. Credit Authorizers
  19. Order Clerks
  20. Statistical Assistants
  21. Library Technicians
  22. Brokerage Clerks
  23. Payroll Clerks
  24. Medical Transcriptionists
  25. Billing and Posting Clerks
  26. Word Processors and Typists
  27. Office Machine Operators
  28. Desktop Publishers
  29. Loan Interviewers
  30. Human Resources Assistants
  31. Interviewers (except eligibility and loan)
  32. Procurement Clerks
  33. Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
  34. Receptionists
  35. Executive Secretaries
  36. File Clerks
  37. Bookkeeping Clerks
  38. Accounting Clerks
  39. Auditing Clerks
  40. Market Research Analysts
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Highest Risk for Customer Service and Communication Jobs

Professions that revolve around language and communication, such as writing, translating, and customer service, are particularly vulnerable to AI replacement. This is because language models like Bing Copilot and ChatGPT are becoming increasingly capable of handling conversations, generating text, and processing information.

At the top of the risk list are:

  • Interpreters and translators
  • Historians
  • Passenger attendants
  • Telephone operators
  • Writers
  • Customer service representatives

These roles often involve conveying information, conducting complex conversations, or handling text — all tasks that AI is now quite proficient at.

No Worries in Healthcare or Practical Jobs

For those who are concerned, there are also professions that currently seem relatively safe. According to the study, these are mainly roles where physical presence and practical skills are crucial. Think of caregivers, mechanics, and construction workers. AI may be good with words, but it still doesn't have hands to fix a leaking faucet or treat a wound.

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Jobs Least impacted by AI

  1. Pile-Driver Operators
  2. Dredge Operators
  3. Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
  4. Roofers
  5. Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
  6. Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers
  7. Structural Iron and Steel Workers
  8. Construction Workers
  9. Logging Equipment Operators
  10. Derrick Operators (Oil and Gas)
  11. Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
  12. Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
  13. Insulation Workers
  14. Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers
  15. Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
  16. Septic Tank Servicers
  17. Tile and Marble Setters
  18. Floor Sanders and Finishers
  19. Fence Erectors
  20. Tree Trimmers and Pruners
  21. Roof Bolters (Mining)
  22. Explosives Workers
  23. Mine Cutting and Channeling Machine Operators
  24. Earth Drillers
  25. Wellhead Pumpers
  26. Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
  27. Elevator Installers and Repairers
  28. Boilermakers
  29. Brickmasons and Blockmasons
  30. Plasterers and Stucco Masons
  31. Sheet Metal Workers
  32. Glaziers
  33. Carpenters
  34. Plumbers
  35. Electricians
  36. HVAC Technicians
  37. Automotive Service Technicians
  38. Bus and Truck Mechanics
  39. Massage Therapists
  40. Phlebotomists