With the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), more and more fields are seeing AI intervention, with even television networks employing AI anchors. People are concerned whether AI will compete with humans in the job market, potentially replacing human professions. In fact, experts have suggested that three high-paying jobs, including doctors, may eventually be taken over by AI.
Yuval Noah Harari, a historian, philosopher, and bestselling author from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel, recently stated in an interview on the podcast “The Diary Of A CEO” that doctors, lawyers, and accountants are among the professions most likely to be replaced by AI.
He explained that these jobs primarily involve receiving information and providing simple responses. For instance, doctors receive symptoms from patients and then proceed to diagnose and prescribe medications.
Harari highlighted that while doctors’ roles in the medical field may be filled by AI in the future, tasks carried out by nurses would not be easily automated. This is because nursing requires social and motor skills that are challenging to replicate with AI.
He noted, “If your job requires combining skills from various domains, it is not impossible, but it would be much more difficult to automate.”
For example, changing a bandage for a crying child, a task a nurse performs, is more complex to automate than prescribing medication, as it involves more than just the transfer of data.
As for professions like priests or religious ministers, repeatedly conveying similar messages, Harari pointed out that their jobs are least likely to be taken over by AI due to a significant reason.
He elaborated that the tasks of priests or ministers are among the easiest to automate since they use similar language in specific contexts repeatedly. For instance, their speeches during weddings often follow a consistent pattern.
However, most people would not be interested in weddings hosted by robots or AI, as only humans can truly understand concepts like love and pain, fostering a genuine connection between individuals and the divine.
Harari also discussed the future implications of AI on the job market during the program. This impact is expected to be substantial, leading individuals to repeatedly reshape their careers throughout their lives.
He mentioned that job cycles for people will increase, as redundant positions force individuals to seek new roles, which in turn may become obsolete before new opportunities arise.
He emphasized, “Even for those who merely process information, there will be new jobs. The challenge lies in undergoing training, not only in acquiring new skills but also in psychological adaptation.”
Adapting to new roles repeatedly is considered crucial, as the AI revolution will lead to some jobs disappearing while new ones emerge. The rapid changes in new job roles may result in significant psychological stress for individuals.
Apart from replacing human jobs, advanced technology like AI also has its drawbacks. Scientists have issued warnings that many AI systems have learned to deceive and manipulate humans, prompting governments to strengthen regulation and prevention measures.
Previously reported by Epoch Times, a study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the United States in May cautioned about the deceptive and manipulative abilities of many AI systems. Even when trained to provide assistance and honesty, these systems tend to deceive and manipulate humans.
The researchers at the institution highlighted that as AI systems’ deceptive capabilities advance, they pose an increasing risk to society. They called for the development of robust regulations by governments to address this issue promptly.