With the rise of AI platforms, there has been a growing concern about the scope of AI and its respective capabilities.

This concern is starting to become more and more realistic given the introduction of AI into customer service functions within companies (both voice and text). There has also been an increasing adoption of AI in the writing of articles, photography, design, art, and the general processing of data such as compiling computer programming code.

Humankind has struggled with technological job displacement pretty much since the industrial revolution, and somehow humans have always seemed to overcome this gap with a little help of preparation and the ability to adapt, or in some cases embrace these new technologies.

In light of these new advancements, we can provide a list of jobs that are most likely to be replaced by AI based on current trends and developments in automation technology.

Even though, it's important to note that the precise impact of AI on the job market is difficult to predict and will depend on many factors, including the pace of technological development, the adoption of new technologies by businesses, and the ability of workers to adapt to changing job requirements.

Which Jobs Are Mostly Likely At Risk?

Business Insider has done a great job of research trying to identify which industries seem to be affected by the development of the different language models powered by AI. For instance, they state that "ChatGPT could hypothetically get hired as an entry-level coder if it interviewed at Google". This seems to be true as well with other professions, as Amazon employees are reportedly using ChatGPT for their coding endeavors, and have found that "it does a pretty good job answering tricky AWS Customer Service questions".

To summarize, here are the top 10 jobs that seem to be at risk of disappearing:

1. Customer service representatives: AI-powered chatbots and voice assistants can handle basic customer queries and provide support 24/7, reducing the need for human customer service representatives. This is also true with other roles such as telemarketers and sales representatives
   We're already seeing the rise of multiple services around the world and their development is not new if we think about how quickly humans started to integrate Siri, Google, or Alexa into their daily lives.
2. Data entry and clerical positions: AI tools can automate data entry and processing tasks more accurately and quickly than humans, reducing the necessity for manual data entry and clerical roles.
3. Copywriters and content writers: AI language models such as ChatGPT can generate natural language text based on prompts and input, making it possible for businesses to generate content without human writers. While AI-generated content may not be as creative or nuanced as human-written content, it can be a cost-effective alternative for basic content needs.
4. Translators and interpreters: AI language models can automatically translate between languages, reducing the need for human interpreters and translators. While AI translation is not yet perfect and may struggle with complex nuances and idioms, it can be a useful tool for basic communication needs and the expectation is that in the near future, it will improve its basic skills.
5. Travel agents: With the rise of online travel booking platforms and AI-powered tools that can recommend travel itineraries and accommodations based on user preferences, the role of human travel agents may be reduced.
6. Coding and Programming: AI can take over coding jobs through automated code generation, code optimization, bug detection and correction, natural language programming, and code analysis and recommendation.
   AI is not yet capable of completely replacing human Software Engineers, as it cannot replicate the creativity, problem-solving abilities, and critical thinking skills that humans possess. AI is likely to augment and assist human coders, rather than replace them entirely.
7. Traders: AI-powered tools can potentially replace certain aspects of trading jobs through automated trading, prediction and analysis, risk management, and portfolio management. Nevertheless, trading requires a combination of market knowledge, analytical skills, and intuition that is difficult to replicate with AI alone.
   There are already some bots that are assisting traders in the areas above mentioned and are capable of predicting certain patterns in the market.
8. Legal assistants and paralegals: AI-powered tools can assist with legal research, document review, and contract analysis, reducing the need for human legal assistants and paralegals. While AI cannot replace the expertise of human lawyers, it can augment their work and improve efficiency.
9. Journalists and reporters: AI language models can generate news articles and reports based on data and information, reducing the need for human journalists and reporters or reducing the amount of data that they used to process before generating their reports. In other words, while AI-generated news may lack the human perspective and analysis that journalists provide, it can be a useful tool for quickly generating basic news stories.
10. Social media managers: AI-powered tools can analyze social media data to provide insights and recommendations for social media strategy, reducing the need for human social media managers to manually analyze data and make decisions. While AI cannot replace the creative and strategic thinking of human social media managers, it can provide valuable insights and support their work.

How can you avoid losing your job?

In light of what we explained above, some jobs are more likely to disappear and that's a fact - there's nothing employees can do about it. It happened during the industrial revolution and has continued to happen ever since. The development of new AI-powered technologies is nothing but a part of this same technical evolution.

However, while AI has the potential to automate certain tasks and replace some jobs, there are steps that people can take to avoid losing their jobs to the AI takeover:

1. Develop new skills: As AI takes over certain tasks, new job roles will emerge that require skills that AI cannot replicate, such as creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. By developing these skills, people can position themselves for new jobs that are less likely to be automated.
2. Stay up-to-date with technology: By staying informed about the latest developments in technology and learning how to use new tools and platforms, people can adapt to the changing job market and take advantage of new opportunities.
3. Specialize in areas that are difficult to automate: Certain job roles, such as those that involve complex decision-making, human interaction, and creativity, are less likely to be automated. By specializing in these areas, people can reduce their risk of being replaced by AI.
4. Collaborate with AI: Rather than seeing AI as a threat, people can learn to work alongside AI and use it to enhance their own skills and abilities. By collaborating with AI, people can improve their efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.
5. Be proactive and adaptable: As the job market evolves, it's important to be proactive and adaptable, seeking out new opportunities and learning new skills as needed. By staying ahead of the curve and anticipating changes in the job market, people can avoid being left behind by the AI takeover. Reskilling and looking out for development opportunities is always the best choice.