Will AI take over human jobs?

I asked this question to chatGPT4 and got some interesting answers (see below for answers from chat GPT)

There are multiple ways to look at this answer. My interpretation is that chatGPT is playing on the safe side by saying that it will replace the repetitive jobs and leave the ones that are actually generating value.

One stance that all of us have to believe is that “human” is the most superior creation and the ideas that humans generate in a day can never be replicated by a machine.

A bunch of smart humans created the chatGPT in the first place. Lets remember that!

AI is definitely creating a lot more jobs like Prompt engineering, document writing that are gaining traction. If we focus our attention on the right aspect of technology that will help us to justify the existence of technologies. Focus at the correct spot!

Answers from chatGPT-4

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The question of whether AI will take over human jobs is multifaceted, and the answer depends on how one defines “take over,” as well as the timeframe and sectors in question. Several points to consider:

1. Replacement of Repetitive Jobs: Many repetitive, routine, or manual tasks are already being automated, especially in sectors like manufacturing, data entry, and basic customer service. Jobs that involve a narrow set of tasks and don’t require nuanced human judgment are most at risk of being automated.
2. Creation of New Jobs: History shows that the introduction of new technologies often leads to the creation of new jobs. For instance, the advent of the internet resulted in a host of new professions, from web design to digital marketing. Similarly, the rise of AI may create jobs that we haven’t even conceived of yet.
3. Augmentation of Existing Jobs: Rather than outright replacing human jobs, AI might augment them. Doctors, for example, might use AI to better diagnose diseases or recommend treatments, but the human touch, empathy, and complex decision-making abilities of the physician remain crucial.
4. Shift in Skill Demand: As AI becomes more integrated into the workplace, there will be a growing demand for skills that AI lacks. Soft skills like emotional intelligence, creativity, critical thinking, and complex problem-solving will likely be highly prized.
5. Economic & Policy Implications: If AI displaces more jobs than it creates or leads to significant income disparity (with automation benefiting capital owners much more than laborers), there might be significant socio-economic repercussions. Policymakers and business leaders will have to think about strategies like retraining programs, universal basic income, or other social safety nets.
6. Timeframe Matters: While AI will undeniably have a growing role in the economy, full automation of a majority of jobs is not an immediate concern. However, over longer periods (decades or more), the technological landscape could shift dramatically.
7. Ethical and Regulatory Concerns: The use of AI in certain sectors, especially sensitive ones like healthcare or criminal justice, is fraught with ethical considerations. Regulatory bodies may slow or shape the integration of AI into these sectors to ensure fairness, transparency, and safety.