Amazon recently announced 14,000 job cuts as part of an AI-driven shift, and it’s only the beginning, as fears continue to grow around AI pushing people out of their jobs.
Reports suggest AI could impact up to 300 million full-time job roles worldwide, changing the world of work quicker than any other previous shift due to new tech.
As a result, it’s natural to be concerned about the potential future of your job – but don’t fear, not all jobs are at risk.
The next decade could be highly successful for those who have creativity, adaptability and compassion skills, with new research from TargetJobs having revealed the jobs that are least likely to be replaced by AI and how you can future-proof your career, before it’s too late.
What jobs are at risk from AI?
It’s not surprising that roles involving data entry, administrative roles, customer service and tech jobs might be taken over by AI – to put it simply, these are the roles that could be written as an algorithm, meaning AI could probably do it faster.
However, when it comes down to human instinct, moral judgment and collaboration, AI can’t compete, so if you’re on the hunt for a new job, it’s worth thinking about careers where AI is the weakest.
Which five jobs are ‘safe’ from AI?
TargetJobs has identified certain roles with traits that AI cannot authentically mimic – aka the ‘human advantage roles’. These are as follows:
Healthcare & Psychology
While AI can help us with data analysis and diagnostics, ultimately it can’t mimic human reassurance and emotional understanding – this is where humans have the edge.
Education & Training
We have all seen AI being used in classrooms to help teachers out, but it’s those who are capable of blending this technology with emotional intelligence who will really offer great expertise in shaping young minds.