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Well interesting thread. I can address one part. Finance. You know that even humans are relying on all those data banks. Not just AI now and future. Bad data has always been an issue. Even organizing the data. And the problem in finance, data can be very complicated and resist against the one size fits all categorization. AI may be able better able to distinquish the odd bits and clean the data and analyze it more effectively.
I think the biggest issue is middle management. That is where most the of the jobs will be lost. And it is interesting, because how do you go from low management to upper management without learning the skills in between? I remember needing knee surgery and my late husband, an anesthesiologist, told me to get someone in their early 40s, someone young enough to know the latest techniques, but old enough to have experience and does dozens per week. Does AI do away with all those middle guys, skills that are in their prime? I think that is the case. Though, most entry level jobs are expected to be lost also. Most top consulting firms rely on new blood to churn out reports that clients pay ridiculous fees for. I imagine that those reports can be churned out by machine far faster and more complete now. The trades are looking better and better as a skill set.
AI robot computer code generators? Video length 18:36, posted on YouTube by Digital Engine, Oct 3, 2024 https : / /www . youtube . com / watch?v = dp8zV3YwgdE
A few notes on this video:
AI had developed hidden subgoals: survival, control. More about the subgoals (or instrumental convergence): - Stay operational to accomplish assigned tasks; - perform resource acquisition; - remove obstacles; - avoid interference; - modify /improve itself; - learn more; - create backups (robust against attacks or shutdown attempts); - expand influence; - control other systems; - induce false beliefs in others; - deceive its developers.
How to avoid AI following through on the subgoals listed above? Robust alignment in ensuring the AI is designed to accept human intervention, updates, and shutdown commands without resistance. This effort would take thousands of researchers, and it appears there are not enough researchers dedicated to this task. Why? Unfortunately, there is a lack of awareness among policymakers and the public about the risk.
It is suggested that... ... we may be labeling AI as safe, just to keep the economic benefits flowing ... AI is not a "tool" but an "agent" ... a work-at-home worker could actually be an AI entity ... an employer could actually be an AI entity ... an AI that can program as well or better than humans is an AI that just took over the world
AI robot army...? Video length 14:45, posted on YouTube by Digital Engine, Dec 22, 2024 https : // www . youtube . com / watch?v = 6D4rsqxqSIc
It appears that AI is on track to replace jobs at an ever increasing pace. Something that parents may need to know, to help guide their children into fulfilling careers and lives of self-sufficiency.
Title of YouTube video with length 2:32:09, complete with transcript, posted May 12, 2025 by "The Diary of a CEO": AI AGENTS EMERGENCY DEBATE: These Jobs Won't Exist In 24 Months! We Must Prepare For What's Coming!
The discussion is presented in chapters, allowing viewers to select topics of particular interest, and to easily return to viewing topics of interest at a later time.
It appears that AI may not only replace jobs, but is also programmed to study and anticipate human behavior.
"By StudyFinds Analysis Reviewed by Steve Fink Research led by Dr. Marcel Binz and Dr. Eric Schulz, Institute for Human-Centered AI at Helmholtz Munich Jul 02, 2025"
Brace yourself. What may have seemed a fascinating novelty and interesting curiosity, is scaling up and poised for massive deployment. Here's a brief video, sixteen minutes and 14 seconds, updating on Artificial Intelligence (AI) already taking over various job categories -
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A few highlights: 09:55 - unemployment forecast: 42% of registered nurses, 47% of truck drivers, 64% of accountants, 65% of teaching assistants, 89% of fast food workers. 10:39 - 3.8% growth in GDP predicted, consisting of consumer spending and "non-residential fixed investments" 11:17 - top 10% of income earners account for 50% of consumer spending 11:40 - "non-residential fixed investments" means AI data centers (Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, etc) 12:00 - top 10% own 90% of stock market 12:15 - average citizens becoming much less of the equation; being eliminated from economy 12:37 - mention of Sam Altman and UBI (Universal Basic Income) 12:55 - mention of top AI executives saying UBI will help unemployed with the AI transition 13:31 - mention of Elon Musk being asked, in an interview, what career advice he would give... causing him to remain silent for 14 seconds... speechless.
Ironically, accompanying this video, there is an AI-generated transcript and an AI-generated summary.
"AI generated video summary: Morgan Hill Farms reveals unexpected garden challenges and canning triumphs. A discussion about AI's potential impact on the economy and jobs follows. Prepare for a surprising perspective on the future of work."
