Which jobs will most likely be replaced with AI first

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Which jobs will most likely be replaced with AI first after Bill Gates revealed the only three he believes will survive

As artificial intelligence continues to become an increasing part of our day-to-day lives, there are some jobs that the technology is likely more capable of managing than others.

If you're familiar with AI tech like ChatGPT, you might already be using it to make your work life easier. Maybe you ask it to write up a schedule, or help you out with a few ideas when you find yourself stuck in a rut.

But there's a difference between using the tech to help you out at work, and having it take over your job altogether.

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has previously shared his thoughts on the positions that would prove too complex for AI to manage at the moment, suggesting roles in coding, the energy sector and biology are safe - at least for the time being.

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly capable (Jia Tianyong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

However, what kind of jobs could be at risk of becoming more and more automated?

Last year, Forbes took a dive into the jobs that AI realistically could manage - and you might have noticed that a few of the positions are already being diverted to artificial workers.

Data and Administration

While one wrong entry in a spreadsheet could turn into a nightmare for humans, AI's position as a computer means it's not only capable of processing and organizing huge amounts of data quickly, but also with precision.

Jobs around data entry could therefore be at risk, though AI could also prove beneficial to workers who only have to deal with repetitive tasks such as data entry on an occasional basis, as AI could take the task off their hands.

Filing data is one of the roles AI could potentially take over (Getty Stock Photo)

Customer Service

If you've called a restaurant or helpline recently and been fooled by a scarily realistic voice that turned out to be AI, then you'll know that this is an area where AI is already prevalent.

Since systems like Siri and Alexa can already respond to human requests, extending that into the customer service sector is simply building on that task. Arguably it does remove the element of human empathy from calls, but AI has the benefit of offering personalized responses and managing queries at a high volume.

Assembly Lines

Images from factories already prove that robotic technology has been implemented in this area, with AI-equipped robots capable of managing assembly lines and roles in manufacturing with precision.

Not only can the robots work quickly, but they don't need to take breaks, meaning the businesses become a lot more productive than would be possible with human workers.

Graphic Design

While AI might lack the complete originality of the human brain, the tech is capable of coming up with basic design elements and carrying out simple design tasks such as creating social media posts and website layouts. Removing humans from these roles could prove cost-effective for businesses.

Translation

Being able to speak multiple languages and bridge a barrier between cultures is a passion for millions of people, but the increased capabilities of AI make it possible for anyone with a phone to translate their words.

On a bigger scale, AI could provide straightforward text in multiple languages in real time, making them a cost-effective alternative to human translators.

Photo Editing

Similar to graphic design, this comes with the caveat that AI does not have the same level of creativity that human photographers and editors do, but the tech is capable of carrying out straightforward editing such as adjusting lighting and framing photos.

Admittedly it's disheartening to think that so many roles could be replaced by AI, but there's also the benefit of utilizing the technology to allow human workers the time to carry out more complex tasks, or to make our day-to-day lives easier. The tech isn't as individual and unique as a human and we can only hope that it will never replace true human interaction, but as it becomes more advanced every day, it's probably better to lean into the tech than try to fight it.

Bill Gates believes only these three jobs will survive AI taking over workplaces

Bill Gates had a rather bleak prediction for the future as AI continues to change the way the world works.

In case you somehow have missed the latest technological advancements, the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence has gotten some workers feeling a bit nervous.

And while it might not exactly be like the dystopian futures seen in popular sci-fi films, it could still be a less than ideal situation for us mere mortals as AI advances, at least, according to billionaire Bill Gates.

The tech mogul has reportedly warned that many jobs will simply become obsolete as the technology becomes more ingrained in society.

But Gates has been pretty confident that there are three jobs which AI will keep its hands off.

Bill Gates isn't exactly optimistic about AI advancing AND you keeping your job (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Wonderful for them, but at least there are interesting reasons as to why their jobs aren’t under threat like the rest of us.

Coders
While AI can generate code, at this point, it is far from perfect. People will need to be able to monitor it, fix mistakes and bugs as well as design even more advanced systems.

So we have AI needing people to... build and monitor more AI. Kind of poetic in a way.

Energy experts
Gates has also alluded to the energy sector being too complex for AI to realistically handle at this stage.

The oil, nuclear and renewable energy sectors require strategy and too much expertise to have a fully automated industry.

Engineers, researchers, and technicians are expected to still be needed to manage infrastructure, understand industry challenges, and innovate for the future.

AI is expected to be a mainstay in society in some form or another (Getty Stock Image)

Biologists

When it comes to biologists, while AI can be used as a tool (like it already is) in the medical industry, the technology lacks the necessary creativity for scientific discovery.

So, in the meantime experts will likely just use it for analyzing heaps of data and diagnosing diseases.

Gates has admitted he certainly could be wrong but the way this ever-advancing technology is used will likely reshape everyday life in similar ways the industrial revolution and the internet did in the past.

And if by some miracle AI doesn’t become a mainstay, we can all claim we knew it was never going to take off and was just a fad.

Source: https://www.unilad.com/news/us-news/bill-gates-ai-taking-over-jobs-886912-20250326