You will remember 2023. The year in which artificial intelligence stopped being a simple assistant to become a real competitor in the job market.
It was once thought that AI would simply automate boring, repetitive jobs – today it finds itself competing with us for creative jobs. And that's not all: less than 2% of the world's population has seriously understood what AI can really do. Make yourselves comfortable: we are about to visit uncharted territory.
AI and its unexpected challenges
Roman Gordyfounder of Arbonum, gives us a unique perspective on the current state of AI. Contrary to expectations, Gordy observes, AI has not been limited, as some thought (hoped?) to carrying out boring and repetitive tasks. On the contrary: it is giving humans a hard time even in creative fields. And we are only at the beginning.
Yet despite its potential, AI is still far from being widely adopted. Currently, only 2% of the world's population is somewhat familiar with artificial intelligence. It's like if we gave an iPhone to a person in 1993: they would find it great, but it would be unusable without the right infrastructure.
Obstacles and solutions
To achieve true mass adoption we must overcome two major obstacles: simplicity , confidence. Current AI-based tools are too complex for the average user. Where is a real user-friendly interface? Additionally, we need to be able to trust the results provided by AI, just like we do with Google.
Finally, among the obstacles there is a caution that turns into hostility: governments are not enthusiastic about the rapid adoption of AI. They fear that automation could replace human jobs, especially those in the public sector. However, it is only a matter of time before they understand the benefits that AI can bring to the job market, such as more powerful and precise screening tools.
The impact on the labor market
And now, the part we all fear: who will be the first victims of AI implementation? You may already know the answer: it seems that the hardest hit will be middle-class workers. Goodbye, career as a copywriter; Hi, I'm a plumber.
Despite its capabilities, AI still cannot match human genius. High-level artists and creatives will continue to thrive, while AI will serve as a tool to increase their productivity. Vinyl vs streaming, who wins?
AI is undoubtedly changing our world, but it is not the end of the world as we know it. We should see this technology as an extension of ourselves, rather than a threat. And perhaps, just as Confucian philosophy suggests, we should begin to see AI in a different light, as a means to enhance our humanity, rather than destroy it.
