ChatGPT: The 10 Jobs Most At Risk from AI
Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has become a topic of conversation worldwide, and the fastest-growing web application of all time. The software's arrival has sparked many predictions about its impact on the job market, with OpenAI estimating that the software could disrupt 19% of jobs in the US. The software is quite open about the likely impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies on the job market.
According to ChatGPT, the top 10 jobs most likely to be impacted by AI include:
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Telemarketers
With ChatGPT's and AI's ability to handle customer inquiries and provide personalised responses, the need for human telemarketers may decline.
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Data Entry Clerks
AI systems can be used to automate data entry tasks, reducing the need for human clerks.
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Receptionists
AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants could be used to handle phone calls and scheduling, reducing the need for human receptionists.
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Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks
ChatGPT and AI can automate bookkeeping and accounting tasks, such as data entry and basic analysis.
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Retail Salespersons
With the growth of e-commerce and online shopping, traditional brick-and-mortar stores may become less relevant, leading to a decline in the need for retail salespersons.
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Bank Tellers
As more customers switch to online banking and mobile apps, the demand for human bank tellers may decline.
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Customer Service Representatives
AI-powered chatbots can provide quick and personalised responses to customer inquiries, reducing the need for human representatives.
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Travel Agents
With the rise of online travel booking platforms, the need for human travel agents may decline.
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Insurance Underwriters
AI can analyse data and make risk assessments more accurately and efficiently than humans, potentially reducing the need for human underwriters.
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Warehouse Workers
The rise of robotics and automation could lead to a decline in the need for human warehouse workers.
It's worth noting that while these jobs may be at risk of being automated, the implementation of AI and ChatGPT could also lead to the creation of new jobs and industries. Additionally, many jobs will require a combination of human and AI skills, meaning that workers with strong digital skills are likely to be in high demand in the future.
However, the impact of AI on the job market cannot be ignored. OpenAI's research suggests that 50% of the tasks necessary for 19% of jobs in the US could be replaced by ChatGPT and similar technologies, and 80% of the workforce could have at least 10% of their work tasks affected in some way. It is also worth mentioning that AI has been a key driver of inequality around the world in the previous decades.
While predictions vary widely about the impact of AI on the job market, it is clear that certain jobs will be at higher risk than others. Workers in these industries will need to develop new skills to remain competitive in the workforce.
