What is the impact of AI on jobs?

Many people worry that the impact of AI on jobs  will replace human jobs. But just like a calculator can’t replace an accountant, AI is meant to help us work better, not take over our jobs. Here’s why.

Tools Help, But They Don’t Replace Experts

•  ChatGPT vs. Writer

ChatGPT can help write text, but it can’t replace the creativity of a human writer.

•  Grammarly vs. Editor

 Grammarly checks grammar, but it can’t replace the deep insights of a human editor.

•  Microphone vs. Sound Engineer

 A microphone records sound, but it can’t replace the skills of a sound engineer.

•  GPS vs. Navigator

 GPS gives directions, but it can’t replace the decision-making of a human navigator.

•  Adobe Premiere Pro vs. Video Editor

 The software helps edit videos, but it can’t replace the creative choices of a video editor.

•  Google Sheets/Excel vs. Financial Analyst

 These tools organize data, but they can’t replace the analysis of a financial expert.

•  WordPress vs. Web Developer/Designer

 WordPress builds websites, but it can’t replace the unique designs from a web developer.

•  Hootsuite vs. Social Media Manager

 Hootsuite manages posts, but it can’t replace the strategies of a social media expert.

•  HubSpot vs. Salesperson

 HubSpot helps with sales, but it can’t replace the personal touch of a salesperson.

•  MailChimp vs. Email Marketer

 MailChimp sends emails, but it can’t replace the planning of an email marketer.

•  Asana vs. Project Manager

 Asana tracks tasks, but it can’t replace the leadership of a project manager.

•  Skillshare/Udemy vs. Teacher

 These platforms teach skills, but they can’t replace the guidance of a real teacher.

•  Odoo ERP vs. Inventory Manager

 Odoo ERP tracks inventory, but it can’t replace the decisions of an inventory manager.

•  Virtual Assistant vs. Executive Assistant

 Virtual assistants do tasks, but they can’t replace the support of a human assistant.

•  Chatbots vs. Customer Support Representative

 Chatbots answer basic questions, but they can’t replace the empathy of a human support rep.

•  Stock Trading Software vs. Financial Advisor

 Trading software makes trades, but it can’t replace the advice of a financial expert.

• AutoCAD vs. Architect

 AutoCAD helps design buildings, but it can’t replace the vision of an architect.

AI’s Limits

AI tools like ChatGPT have some big limitations:

•  Biases

 They can be biased because they learn from data that may be biased.

• Generalization

 They can make mistakes with new or complex tasks.

• Understanding

They don’t truly understand the world like humans do.

•  Safety

 They can give harmful or wrong information if not carefully managed.

The Future of AI

Researchers are trying to improve AI to make it more like human thinking, but there’s still a long way to go. AI is a great tool for making our work easier and faster, but it will never replace the creativity, emotion, and empathy of humans. 

AI helps us, but the human touch is irreplaceable.

By Francis Waithaka. Founder and CEO of Digital 4 Africa. Certified digital marketer and trainer. Passionate about empowering businesses with digital skills. Mentor and Coach.