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IS YOUR JOB ON THE AI HIT LIST? PEW REPORT SAYS YES

IS YOUR JOB ON THE AI HIT LIST? PEW REPORT SAYS YES

Is Your Job on the AI Hit List? Pew Research Center Report Says Yes, But Don't Panic Yet!

Are you a college-educated, higher-paid, Asian or White woman? Congratulations! You are more likely to be on the AI hit list. But before you start packing your bags and running for the hills, let's take a closer look at what this really means.

According to the Pew Research Center, about 20% of workers have high-exposure jobs to AI. This means that they are more likely to be affected by the rise of machines and automation in the workplace. But here's the funny part - those in the most exposed industries are actually more optimistic than pessimistic about the impact of AI on their jobs. Who knew that robots could be so reassuring?

But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Just because workers are hopeful doesn't mean that AI won't have any negative effects on employment. It's true that those with more education and higher wages are more likely to be exposed to AI, but that doesn't mean that they will be replaced by machines anytime soon. In fact, some experts predict that AI will create more jobs than it destroys in the long run.

So, what can you do to protect yourself from the AI takeover? Well, for starters, you can stop worrying and start preparing. Instead of fearing the rise of machines, embrace it. Learn new skills, stay up-to-date with the latest technology, and be open to new opportunities. After all, who knows what kind of jobs will exist in the future? Maybe we'll all be working as robot whisperers or AI consultants.

In conclusion, don't panic if your job is on the AI hit list. Instead, take a deep breath and remember that robots are not here to take over the world (yet). As long as we stay adaptable and keep our sense of humor, we'll be just fine. And who knows, maybe one day we'll look back on this moment and laugh about how we thought robots were going to steal our jobs.

A fifth of US workers have jobs with 'high exposure' to AI https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/08/04/jobs-most-exposed-ai/70523057007/ 

Which U.S. Workers Are More Exposed to AI on Their Jobs? https://pewrsr.ch/3q9JKTd 

Big Education Ape: AI: BEND OVER AND KISS YOUR JOB GOODBYE https://bigeducationape.blogspot.com/2023/07/ai-bend-over-and-kiss-your-job-goodbye.html