AI can take your job, but which 1?
Microsoft's latest study says jobs focused on information and communication—like translators, writers, sales reps, customer support, historians, and authors—are most likely to feel the impact of generative AI.
They used an "AI applicability score" to figure out which roles are the most vulnerable.
Physically demanding gigs score low on AI disruption
Physically demanding gigs—think machinery operators or housekeepers—score low on AI disruption.
The researchers also pointed out that AI can't do everything yet, especially hands-on tasks or anything needing human adaptability.
Experts split on AI's impact
The study reminds us that tech doesn't always replace people outright (remember how ATMs changed but didn't erase bank teller jobs).
Experts are split: some see job losses in customer service, while others think AI will boost productivity and open up new opportunities alongside human skills.
The big takeaway? We'll need to keep watching how these changes play out.