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AI is being taught how to do your job. Will artificial intelligence replace us, or just change the way we work?
CBS News • • business
Key Points:
- Music producer Robbie Hiser and other AI trainers believe creative work will always require a human touch, despite teaching AI models like ChatGPT and Claude in various fields.
- Mercor CEO Brendan Foody sees AI as a tool to free workers from repetitive tasks, allowing them to focus on more meaningful work, with AI training jobs growing rapidly and paying well.
- Nobel laureate economist Daron Acemoglu warns AI could cause significant worker displacement and potentially triple unemployment within a decade if no mitigating actions are taken.
- Research shows AI is already impacting hiring and wages for young workers, especially in AI-exposed professions like software development, prompting concerns about broader social and economic effects.
- Experts emphasize the need for honest discussions about AI's risks and advocate for policies that encourage AI to augment rather than replace human labor to prevent mass unemployment.
