With its ability to easily automate repetitive tasks, artificial intelligence may be the answer for people subject to a system that drives them to kill their creativity to focus on performing basic, boring tasks.
Artificial intelligence developments have made great progress and its use has increased dramatically, especially after OpenAI launched the ChatGPT API.
However, at a time when it is imperative to prepare for a world ruled by artificial intelligence, more often than not, its results and capabilities may be overstated.
People fear an uncertain future where they risk losing their jobs, their stability and their value in society, as their skills become easier to automate. However, AI will still need human cooperation, and sometimes intervention, to function properly.
Bernard Marr, author of the book “Future Skills: The 20 Skills and Competencies Everyone Needs to Succeed in a Digital World” and is the futurist and international best-selling author, told Euronewsnext: “We don’t want to rely entirely on artificial intelligence in the future, because what if Corona is replaced by a computer virus? Massively disables all computers and destroys or locks them up. Our computer systems?”
Skills you can skip learning thanks to AI
However, while AI is not expected to completely mimic the capabilities of humans, it has become quite good at performing basic repetitive or automated tasks.
This can provide time and space to explore the use of special human capabilities, such as creativity and imagination.
Now, thinking about the capabilities of artificial intelligence often creates fear among people. So what does that mean for my work as someone who writes, for example, does this mean that in the future tools like chatgpt will write all of our articles? The answer is no. But what it will do is it will increase our jobs.”
Here are five skills you can skip thanks to recent advances in artificial intelligence.
1- Writing
AI natural language generation technology can be used to write simple reports, news articles and other content.
Advances in the linguistic capabilities of AI will augment human functions in typing by summarizing information, making suggestions, and brainstorming.
Workers use chatbots like ChatGBT to write content relevant to their jobs, such as HR teams and job descriptions.
Some people are making extra money by using artificial intelligence, writing and selling different types of books and content on Amazon, according to Reuters.
2. Design art
AI-powered tools can reduce manual design work by assisting with tasks such as generating images, designing layouts, and optimizing color schemes.
Although some argue that the use of AI in the arts world is not art, there are pioneers who are using AI to develop their style and craft.
For example, an Instagram photographer admitted that he gained thousands of followers by creating stunning images using AI software Midjourney, and enhancing them in Photoshop.
3. Data entry
Automation of data entry and processing is likely within five to ten years. Eman Adel, executive vice president of strategy at Paymob, tells Forbes that machine learning algorithms can capture data faster and more accurately than humans.
Using machine learning algorithms such as optical character recognition (OCR) technology, AI can now recognize printed or typed text and convert it into digital data, reducing manual errors and saving valuable time.
4. Data analysis
AI can quickly analyze massive amounts of data, identifying patterns and insights that humans may or may not misinterpret, leading to better decision-making.
“Currently, we have an AI that can simply look at our data, analyze it, spot patterns and do some analysis,” Marr told EuronewsNext. “With that, it can do basic financial accounting tasks.”
5. Video production
AI-powered editing tools can help the inexperienced in production by selecting the best shots, automatically stitching them together, adding transitions, and adjusting audio levels.
It can also help with tasks like image retouching, video stabilization, and color correction. AI tools can also generate previews, making it easier for users to visualize their final product.
The future of work in the age of artificial intelligence
With its ability to easily automate repetitive tasks, artificial intelligence may be the answer for people subject to a system that drives them to kill their creativity to focus on performing basic, boring tasks.
“In the long term, we hope (artificial intelligence) is a good thing because if we look at a lot of jobs, we waste a lot of our amazing human potential doing things that don’t really add much value…if we can give that to machines and focus,” says Marr. Our time on things that really add value as human beings in terms of creativity, critical thinking, etc., will make the world a better place.”
According to Marr, the relationship between AI and humans should be somewhat cooperative, similar to the relationship between pilots and drones.
While the plane can fly on its own using its autopilot mode, a pilot is always required on board in an emergency.
Pilots can provide innovative solutions powered by problem-solving thinking, something many robots are still a long way from achieving, and this applies to all aspects of life subject to automation.
Thus, in the age of artificial intelligence, the skills that will matter are the ones that make us human. From creativity to critical thinking, human skills are expected to take the lead in becoming the most valuable and sought-after in the market.
