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ConscienceRound t1_jbh11mh wrote

A lot of folks are gonna say "Tech" because it's a booming industry. But to me, I would argue it's not which industries are going to boom, it's which industries aren't going to shrink their staff size due to AI. For example, if coding can be done twice as fast in the future with AI, then why wouldn't they only then need half the staff? Not every business will think like that but many will, especially in an economic crunch.

So, I would say the things AI nor physical automation definitely can't replace are trades. Plumbers, electricians, builders etc... Any job that is physical but not predictable. Factory work and warehouse work therefore doesn't qualify.

Less firmly, but I still think it's a safe bet to say that industries requiring empathy won't be in trouble anytime soon. Social workers, counsellors, etc... If anything with the increased isolation and separation of society, I expect these industries to grow. Talking to a digital tablet in a foam room is no substitute.

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Lykanya t1_jbiyi0q wrote

AI is far far less capable than people are giving it credit, it will improve with time however, that is true.
The first jobs to go won't really be the doers, it will be the managers.
However as you say, infrastructure and physical jobs are safe, and will likely be for a very, very long time. They are inconvenient and 'dirty' jobs however.

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SyntheticDreams_ t1_jc51chu wrote

AI generated content is pretty rapidly cranking out decent advice and emotional support, though. It wouldn't surprise me if the empathy professions begin to get phased out at least in part in the next few years. Especially roles like crisis line workers where it's entirely a support role without a clinical or diagnostic focus.

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