Don't be afraid of ChatGPT, instead harness it
Generative AI technologies have become an integral part of the technology industry. Bhushan Heda, the chief technology officer at Emeritus, believes that ChatGPT is one such technology that will create more job opportunities than it will displace. However, he highlights the need for professionals to upskill themselves. Heda shares his insights with the Financial Express's Vikram Chaudhary.
Should students and young professionals be afraid of ChatGPT?
Professionals should not be wary of generative AI technologies like ChatGPT. Instead, they should learn to harness it to their advantage. With time, these tools will only become better, smarter and faster. Heda emphasizes that the person who can use technology better than others will have a better chance of retaining their job.
Which jobs are at risk due to generative AI technologies?
Entry-level creative jobs are at risk of being displaced by generative AI technologies. For instance, a 500-word article detailing an event or news can be easily composed by ChatGPT if there is pre-existing material available on the internet. Higher-order creative jobs, however, are not at risk. While ChatGPT can write a new film's plot based on basic inputs, the resulting plot may not have a soul. Thus, the basic plot is ready and can be fine-tuned by a scriptwriter.
Which jobs are not at risk due to generative AI technologies?
Specialized roles such as cloud engineer/architect, cybersecurity consultant, AI/ML architect, data scientist, and technology jobs are not at risk of being displaced by generative AI technologies.
Can ChatGPT lead to better-paying jobs?
Professionals who learn to use software that harnesses generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT will be ready for higher-order and better-paying jobs. While software has taken away jobs such as bookkeeping and data entry, people who have learned software to automate these tasks have been able to move to higher-order and better-paying jobs. The same applies to ChatGPT.
It is essential for professionals to upskill themselves constantly to avoid being displaced by technology. Generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT will undoubtedly bring changes to the working world, but adapting to these changes can lead to increased job opportunities.
