In a year marked by technological visionaries debating the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the world of work, the reflections of sam altmanthe mastermind behind OpenAI and by extension ChatGPT, have illuminated the future of various professions.
Altman, according to Mobile Passiontook the initiative to not only highlight the professions that will last, but also those that will emerge as indispensable in the incessant panorama that hangs over humanity.
Amid various options that could withstand the onslaught of artificial intelligence, Altman has demonstrated unwavering confidence in a profession that should remain immutable in the labor fabriche.
Sam Altman argues that almost all jobs that are likely to fade away will be replaced by roles better suited to the age of artificial intelligence. Even in jobs of a less specialized nature, the human factor will continue to be essential.
The resilient profession
Altman avoids specifying particular professions, but focuses on teachers as those who will feel the least impact of AI in their roles. Education, he argues, will continue to be crucial even in a world saturated with technology.
In general, professions that require direct interaction with the public will remain strong as people continue to prefer human contact. Despite the advances in AI, comprehensive education for the new generations will continue to demand the active participation of human beings.
This perspective contrasts with the statement by Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, who postulated that AI could enable children to master reading and writing in as little as 18 months. This approach raises doubts about the role of educators in the formation of future generations.
Even in the manual field, occupations like mechanics appear to resist AI supplanting, since human intervention is essential in manufacturing tasks. Meanwhile, repetitive and office tasks could succumb to automation.