The subject of artificial intelligence, or AI, in the modern world typically has been seen in two different ways. The first way is an open and unexplored world of possibilities and excitement that would not only make our lives easier, but improve life as a whole. The other way is seeing it as an apocalyptic type overthrow where all jobs are automated and humanity has no purpose in the world but to wait around and die (you know kind of like iRobot or even Wall-E).
This is a typical picture people see when they hear the words artificial intelligence thanks in most part to Hollywood and the internet.
Though there should be some concern in certain sectors about the improving and ever growing field of AI eliminating job opportunities, the idea of artificial intelligence should be looked at in a more positive light. After reading the article, Don’t Delay, No One Can Say (How Soon AI Will Take Jobs Away) by Todd Kelsey, although artificial intelligence is increasing and, in some fields, limiting opportunities, there are still opportunities to be taken advantage of.
According to Kelsey, one of the biggest opportunities in the new AI driven world is coding. Coding is a growing field in business and has had an increased interest over the past few years. According to the Wall Street Journal, coding school population size has risen dramatically over the past four years and coding “boot camps” have become bigger on the national scale than they were five years ago. There may be some fear about losing jobs, but as this article shows, adaptation will always sprout opportunities all we have to do is find it.
It is true that more of the “manual” labor jobs are particularly at risk with automation and AI, however the opportunities in the technological world may be endless. Imagine all that can be accomplished, discovered, improved and fixed with a larger world focus on technology. It may be scary to think about now, but AI is here to stay and adaptation is society’s best bet.
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