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FEBRUARY 2025
The advent of AI has redefined computerization, extending its scope beyond mere efficiency improvements to more complex and autonomous decision-making.
This transformation is not just a technological evolution but a fundamental shift that raises serious concerns about the future of employment and human relevance in all industries.
We are entering a new era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Previously, machines and computerization were primarily used to automate manual, repetitive tasks, significantly transforming industries by enhancing efficiency.
However, as AI continues to evolve, the nature of automation is shifting dramatically to replacing humans.
From Human-Centric to Task-Centric Automation
Previously, computerization was designed to enhance human abilities, making tasks more efficient while keeping humans at the center of the process.
However, AI has transcended this model, shifting from a human-centric approach to a task-centric one.
Intelligent machines and sophisticated AI-driven software now perform tasks with greater precision and efficiency than humans.
In many professions, AI has already replaced human workers, fundamentally altering traditional job roles.
One of the most affected sectors is the creative industry.
Professions that once required human expertise—such as proofreading, storytelling, scriptwriting, animation, graphic design, simulation, research, and videography—have either been completely replaced by AI or significantly downsized.
AI-driven tools generate high-quality content, reducing the workload for creative professionals and making traditional wages less justifiable.
Similarly, the demand for voice-over artists has plummeted as AI-generated voices become indistinguishable from human speech.
Hollywood is the case in point, where writers are opposing the use of AI tools, but it’s a losing battle they are fighting. How much work of Hollywood writers is being paraphrased, is also challenge.
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... As AI continues to evolve, the nature of automation is shifting dramatically to replacing humans
Teaching and training have also undergone a transformation.
Lecture notes and course materials are now digitized and reusable, creating a lucrative business model that generates passive income for content creators.
Training programs related to core job skills and self-development no longer necessitate face-to-face interactions, as AI-powered virtual instructors and adaptive learning platforms provide personalized education.
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Lecture notes and course materials are now digitized and reusable...
Additionally, professions like resume writing and profile development, which once thrived on human expertise, have been rendered obsolete by AI-driven tools that enable applicants to craft professional, optimized resumes effortlessly.
AI-powered chatbots have revolutionized customer service, resolving from 75% up to 90% of inquiries on websites and significantly reducing the need for human agents in call centers and help desks.
In the legal domain, AI can draft contracts and agreements while ensuring adherence to legal protocols, drastically reducing the market for legal document drafting.
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AI is a disruptive force advancing at a rate that far exceeds the ability of professionals to upskill
It is conceivable that in the near future, digital courts powered by AI algorithms will adjudicate standard legal cases, referencing previous rulings and citations with precision.
Although not yet fully realized, China has already begun experimenting with AI-driven judgments in its legal system.
AI is becoming indispensable in healthcare by processing large volumes of medical data.
For example, after 17 doctors failed to diagnose her son’s condition, a mother used ChatGPT to input his symptoms and records.
AI suggested tethered cord syndrome, leading her to a support group and a neurosurgeon who confirmed it. Her son had surgery and is now recovering.
Such cases underscore AI’s potential in revolutionizing medical diagnostics, often identifying conditions that human specialists might overlook.
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...AI can draft contracts and agreements while ensuring adherence to legal protocols...
Historically, governments and regulatory bodies have been slow to respond to technological disruptions.
By the time regulators fully grasp the socio-economic implications of AI, the consequences may already be irreversible.
A prime example is the rise of deepfake technology, which continues to pose ethical and security threats worldwide while remaining largely unregulated.
The Challenge of AI-Induced Job Market Disruptions
The rapid advancement of AI is reshaping the job market at an unprecedented pace.
Skill requirements are evolving so quickly that even a six-month delay in upskilling can render a candidate’s expertise outdated.
Fresh graduates face an even steeper challenge, as universities and training institutions struggle to keep pace with industry demands.
Since AI can perform repetitive tasks with unparalleled efficiency, traditional job roles are becoming redundant.
The impact is particularly pronounced in the lower- and middle-income segments, where AI applications directly replace human tasks.
Conversely, high-income professionals and entrepreneurs stand to benefit, as AI-driven efficiencies enhance their market sustainability and competitiveness.
However, if mass job displacement leads to reduced consumer purchasing power, the entire economic cycle could be destabilized.
This macroeconomic perspective is often overlooked in AI-related economic analyses.
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...AI’s potential in revolutionizing medical diagnostics...
AI is a disruptive force advancing at a rate that far exceeds the ability of professionals to upskill.
This disparity means job losses are occurring faster than individuals can transition into new roles.
Moving up the value chain within the same profession is becoming increasingly difficult, as AI systems continue to evolve and outperform human workers.
Moreover, industries themselves are uncertain about which skill sets will remain relevant in an AI-dominated future.
Companies that fail to integrate AI into their operations risk obsolescence, but simply adopting AI is insufficient if their workforce cannot keep pace.
What types of jobs will remain?
Conceptually, humans must remain in control of AI, no matter how powerful or intelligent machines become.
Roles that require curiosity, critical thinking, and strategic oversight will be essential, as these qualities set humans apart from AI.
However, as AI systems become increasingly self-learning, they will continuously challenge human problem-solving capabilities.
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Fresh graduates face an even steeper challenge...
Creativity was one of the first domains encroached upon by computerization, and AI has further accelerated this trend.
Problem-solving remains an area where humans have an advantage—particularly when solutions require novel, critical, and contextual thinking.
While AI can rapidly analyse and implement known solutions, humans excel in conceptualizing entirely new approaches.
The Uncertainity Rules
Still, the future remains fluid and unpredictable.
Humanity has created a technology that has the potential to replace human labour on an unprecedented scale. To remain relevant, humans must discover and cultivate skills that AI cannot easily replicate.
Currently, there is no definitive answer as to what those skills will be—but the race to stay ahead of AI is already underway.
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