'Be a plumber': AI's job security insight
Geoffrey Hinton, a leading voice in AI, is sounding the alarm about mass job losses as artificial intelligence gets smarter.
But not all careers are equally at risk—he points out that hands-on jobs like plumbing are much harder for AI to take over because they need real-world problem-solving and dexterity that tech just can't match yet.
AI likely to replace people in routine intellectual jobs
Hinton believes roles involving routine intellectual work—think paralegals or call center staff—are likely to be replaced by AI soon.
As he puts it, "For mundane intellectual labor, AI is just going to replace everybody."
He also worries that even with solutions like universal basic income, people might struggle without meaningful work.
Hinton's research shaped today's deep learning technology
Often called the "Godfather of AI," Hinton's research helped shape today's deep learning technology.
He's become an outspoken advocate for preparing society as automation changes the job landscape, encouraging everyone to think ahead about what skills will really matter in an AI-driven world.