How Will AI Impact Your Job in The Future?

Are you a developer and have been watching the ChatGPT drama unfold while wondering what you should do about it?

Then you should read this:

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are having a profound impact on the job market, and this impact is likely to be larger and faster than in previous technological revolutions. Many people have been downplaying this shift as just another automation trend where old jobs disappear but new jobs emerge in the new paradigm.

While this may be true to some extent, the big difference here is that we have new automation capabilities that can replace or change so many jobs simultaneously, and can be deployed worldwide to be accessed, used, and abused instantly.

In the past, major paradigm shifts gave humans plenty of time to adapt, as it would take decades to automate all factories, for businesses to buy the latest computers, or create an electric charging network. However, the revolutions that have occurred in the past have paved the way for a new kind to happen. One that is deployed instantly across 90% of humans who have access to the internet via any kind of screen.

It is challenging to foresee the impact of AI and automation on jobs today, but it is essential for each of us to think about how it could affect our current jobs and be prepared to adapt or pivot quickly as things will be moving at an accelerated pace.

Possible changes can be classified into three categories:

1. Jobs that will completely disappear: With the advent of AI and automation, jobs such as translators, copywriters, and editors will become increasingly obsolete as machines can do these jobs much faster and more efficiently.
   

2. Jobs that will be augmented by AI: In the future, there will likely be a decreased need for architects, lawyers, and radiologists. However, a new class of super AI empowered professionals will emerge, such as lawyers, or architects who will master the inner workings of their AI companions to be more efficient and capable.
   

3. Jobs that will be created: As the use of AI continues to grow, a new generation of AI prompting specialists will emerge who can be hired by super lawyers to help them get the best results from AI for the lowest possible cost.
   

If you are a software developer today, it is crucial to add the latest AI to your skillset, regardless of whether you are a full-stack developer, DevOps engineer, data engineer, or any other type of developer.

To stay relevant in the field, you need to become an expert user of AI and learn how to leverage it to develop clean, documented, and unit-tested code in minutes, rather than hours. It's not necessary to know the low-level data science behind these AIs; instead, focus on mastering how to use them effectively.

In conclusion, AI and automation are driving the greatest industry shift the world has ever seen, and it is crucial to stay up-to-date with the latest AI technologies to remain competitive in the job market.

As technology continues to evolve, it is essential to be adaptable and prepared to pivot quickly to keep pace with the changing job landscape.

Please note that this post was NOT written by ChatGPT, however, it was edited by it, which allowed me to write it, edit it and publish it in less than 30 minutes :)