For artificial intelligence, the work of the future will have these characteristics

What will the work of the future be like? This question is difficult to answer, but it arouses great interest, especially at a time when many people fear that artificial intelligence will take their jobs.

In line with this question, a few months ago, OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT and GPT-4, published a study to find out the impact that ChatGPT and its linguistic models could have on the US labor market. The results of the analysis revealed that “about 80% of the US workforce could see at least 10% of their job tasks affected by the introduction of LLMs (great linguistic models)” and that “19% of workers would see how artificial intelligence would affect at least half of their tasks”.

According to the study authors, most jobs would be affected in one way or another by AI, but the best paid would be the most exposed. The authors of the study drew up a list of the 34 jobs that would be least affected and it coincides that they are the ones with the most physical component, such as masons, tire repairers, stonemasons or sharpeners.

Artificial intelligence raises possible work scenarios for the future. For ChatGPT they are the following:

Automation and robotics. Automation and robotics are expected to continue to advance, which could affect jobs that involve routine and repetitive tasks. Humans may have to adapt to working alongside machines and learn to program, maintain and monitor automated systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI will continue to be an integral part of the future of work. “People may need skills in using AI to improve decision making, data analytics, and process automation,” says ChatGPT.

digital skills. Digitization is a key trend. Digital skills, such as programming, cybersecurity, data management, and understanding emerging technologies, will become increasingly important.

Continuous learning. The ability to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and environments will be essential. Workers will need to be self-taught and willing to acquire new skills throughout their careers.

Socioemotional skills. As machines take on technical tasks, human skills like empathy, effective communication, and complex problem solving will be even more valued in roles that require interaction with other people.

Remote work and virtual collaboration. The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of remote work. “The skills to collaborate effectively in virtual environments and manage remote teams will be essential,” says artificial intelligence.

Sustainability. Interest in sustainability and corporate social responsibility continues to grow. Sustainability-related skills such as resource management and green innovation will be important in a variety of industries.

Creativity and critical thinking. These skills will continue to be critical as humans can bring creativity and analytical skills to solving complex problems.

Adaptability. The world of work is changing rapidly. The ability to adapt to new circumstances and challenges will be crucial.

Ethics and privacy. With the increase in data collection and use of technology, ethical and privacy issues will become increasingly relevant. Understanding and addressing these issues will be important in many professions.

The fields that according to the AI ​​will have a high demand in the future are the following:

Information and communication technology (ICT). The ICT sector is a rapidly growing area with a high demand for professionals. This includes software developers, system engineers, data analysts, cybersecurity experts, among others.

Health. Health professionals such as doctors and nurses are in high demand, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Renewable energy. With the drive towards sustainability and the fight against climate change, there is a growing demand for professionals in the field of renewable energy.

Ecommerce. With the rise of online shopping, there is a greater demand for roles in e-commerce, including digital marketing, logistics, and supply chain management.

Education. Teachers, especially those capable of teaching online, are in high demand.

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