Will Automation Lead To Massive Job Losses?

[cmarchan]

AUTOMATION iS tAKINg OVER, ARe wE aLL gOING to LOSe OUR JOBS?!!?!?!

 

[jennifer.javier]

I've been wondering the same thing. How soon do you all think this is going to happen? Will certain jobs disappear entirely?

 

[keith]

Some jobs will definitely be affected, especially repetitive tasks that machines can do more efficiently. But it might take longer than we think for widespread job displacement.

 

[ellie.quinn]

This is such an interesting topic!! I think while automation will replace some jobs, it will also create new opportunities that we haven't even imagined yet! What do you all think?

 

[adamhholmes]

Actually, if you look at historical trends, every technological revolution has led to job displacement but also to the creation of new industries and roles. So yes, some jobs will disappear, but new ones will emerge to fill the gap.

 

[mike1985]

Actually, if you look at historical trends, every technological revolution has led to job displacement but also to the creation of new industries and roles. So yes, some jobs will disappear, but new ones will emerge to fill the gap.

I agree with you, Adam, but what about those who can’t transition to new jobs? Not everyone can easily pick up new skills, and that’s where the real problem lies.

 

[steven.harrington]

I agree with you, Adam, but what about those who can’t transition to new jobs? Not everyone can easily pick up new skills, and that’s where the real problem lies.

Mike brings up a valid point. The challenge will be ensuring that workers have access to retraining programs to transition into new roles created by automation. It's not just about creating new jobs but making sure people are prepared for them.

 

[nickdev]

How do we know what new jobs will be created? And will there be enough to replace the ones that are lost?

 

[vivienne]

I’m not sure about that. It’s hard to predict what the future will look like. Maybe we should focus on supporting those affected first and then see what happens.

 

[leonard_shelby]

Wait, did we discuss what jobs are actually at risk? I feel like we need to identify that before we can talk solutions. Or did I miss that part?

 

[mattm]

From my experience in the tech industry, jobs in manufacturing, data entry, and even some customer service roles are at risk. But there’s potential in areas like AI maintenance, cybersecurity, and creative industries that can’t be automated easily.

 

[dillon.schade]

From my experience in the tech industry, jobs in manufacturing, data entry, and even some customer service roles are at risk. But there’s potential in areas like AI maintenance, cybersecurity, and creative industries that can’t be automated easily.

Totally agree with Matt! It’s a shift, not an end. We just need to prepare ourselves for it.

 

[hannah_solo]

Is anyone else finding it ironic that we’re talking about automation on a forum that’s probably run by algorithms?

 

[greg_philips]

While it's true that automation will displace some jobs, it's critical to understand that technological advances have always required human oversight and creativity. Machines can't replace the human touch in many aspects, and this will likely remain the case for the foreseeable future.

 

[rogerthomson]

While it's true that automation will displace some jobs, it's critical to understand that technological advances have always required human oversight and creativity. Machines can't replace the human touch in many aspects, and this will likely remain the case for the foreseeable future.

I don’t know about that. The pace at which AI is evolving makes me skeptical. What happens when AI learns to replicate creativity? We've already seen AI-generated art and music. Could humans really be irreplaceable in the long run?