Impact of A.I on Future Employment

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greg1337Member
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#1Feb 10, 2018, 10:56 AM
With A.I gaining traction, what does that mean for jobs in the future? Will it boost productivity like robots did, or are we looking at mass unemployment?
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im_vectorSenior Member
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#2Feb 10, 2018, 11:42 AM
For sure, it makes stuff way easier. But let’s be real, like every tool, it can be misused. Some jobs can’t be replaced by A.I, but yeah, we might see some people lose jobs while new ones pop up. It’s like a double-edged sword.
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0xMinerNewbie
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#3Feb 10, 2018, 05:30 PM
This topic keeps coming up. Some think A.I will just wipe out jobs, but honestly, tech has always evolved, and we’ve adapted. Sure, some roles will vanish, but I doubt we’ll see massive unemployment due to it. A.I might even create new jobs that we can't even imagine yet.
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maxi_nodeMember
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#4Feb 10, 2018, 07:53 PM
A.I is shaking up every industry. It’s gonna change how jobs are done big time. Imagine tasks that take days now being done in minutes. Less stress at work and more automation is the future.
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HyperVectorFull Member
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#5Feb 13, 2018, 02:31 AM
Too many questions, man. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. It’s like, A.I is here and affects everything, some good, some bad. It’s kind of a wait-and-see situation.
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0xBullNewbie
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#6Feb 13, 2018, 05:16 AM
A.I doesn’t really create jobs but has taken many, like how designers used to sell logos online before A.I made it easier. Those who ignore it will get left behind.
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#7Feb 13, 2018, 06:49 AM
Agreed, A.I will boost productivity in some sectors but might make folks lazy in others. In tech, it helps solve complex issues, but it’s not always spot on. School kids will use it, but...
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roguedefiFull Member
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#8Feb 13, 2018, 09:32 AM
Absolutely, producers will lean on A.I to churn out more goods for less cash. If factories rely on it, the workers doing those tasks will be out of a job. That’s a huge threat nobody's really addressing.
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W1ldLordSenior Member
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#9Feb 13, 2018, 02:38 PM
I tried an A.I app to make a song. Just typed in my lyrics and boom, I got music. Didn’t even need a producer. It made me think, do we even need humans in music anymore?
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alpha2020Senior Member
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#10Feb 13, 2018, 08:22 PM
A.I isn’t here to ruin jobs; it’s supposed to make life better. It opens up new opportunities. I really don’t see why people freak out about A.I taking jobs. It helps us by making work easier.
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MadWizardNewbie
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#11Feb 16, 2018, 01:07 AM
People worry too much about this. A.I is already taking over some tasks, but it won’t replace everything. Focus on skills that need a human touch, because some jobs will always need that.
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shrimpNewbie
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#12Feb 17, 2018, 12:12 AM
A.I has its ups and downs. It may boost efficiency, but it also risks job loss for many. Especially for low-skilled workers who handle repetitive tasks. But it can create new opportunities too.
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boss_2015Newbie
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#13Feb 17, 2018, 01:27 PM
Countries with smaller populations will benefit from A.I more. Less workforce means A.I can fill in gaps effectively. But in places with lots of people, it’s a job stealer.
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WildV4ultFull Member
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#14Feb 17, 2018, 04:00 PM
I hate to say it, but A.I is definitely snatching jobs. It started as a helper; now it’s becoming a competitor. There’s disruption across many fields, both good and bad.
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shrimpNewbie
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#15Feb 17, 2018, 09:45 PM
Let's not forget the positive. A.I has created new job niches. People are using it for video creation and more. Yes, it might cause unemployment, but it’s also generating income for others.
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cyberbitMember
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#16Feb 18, 2018, 01:52 AM
It’s a murky future ahead. Sure, A.I can make work easier, but it can also lead to layoffs. Some will thrive by adapting it to boost their work output.
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shrimpNewbie
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#17Feb 18, 2018, 06:13 AM
I used A.I to type an exam prep booklet. Instead of hiring someone, I just snapped pics and let A.I do its thing. In a way, it replaced that typing job, but some tasks remain untouched.
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raven_hashFull Member
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#18Feb 19, 2018, 08:01 PM
Honestly, I’m not worried about A.I taking over. It’s not the end of our jobs. Sure, it’ll change how we work, but there’s still plenty for humans to do.
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johnsatoshiSenior Member
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#19Feb 20, 2018, 01:15 AM
A.I is here to simplify things. It won’t completely replace humans because certain tasks need that human edge. This forum shows that A.I can't match human creativity.
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shrimpNewbie
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#20Feb 20, 2018, 07:06 PM
Ever thought about where A.I gets its info? It learns from all the data we provide. It gets smarter through human input, meaning it still relies on us honestly.
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