Call centers will be 'almost entirely automated' by 2029. Financial underwriters, analysts and accountants also under threat. READ MOREWho's at risk of mass job losses caused by the AI revolution - blue or white collar workers?But there have been conflicting reports about who is more at risk, lower-wage workers or middle-management types.
'Jobs based on a checklist or input boxes on a screen are not long for this world, including telemarketers, travel agents, bank tellers, cashiers, and loan processors.' 'In my field of accounting, I can see the demand for accounting experts who understand these are expected to be in demand.'Call centers will be essentially gone in five years, predicted Piers Linney, founder of Implement AI.
'In the next decade, we will need to re-think our education, economic, social security, and tax systems.'Any job which involves repetitive, predictable tasks could potentially be automated by AI, warned Bernard Marr, author of 'Generative AI in Practice.'Marr said: 'AI is set to replace jobs that involve repetitive, predictable tasks across various sectors, including manufacturing, data entry, and basic customer service roles.
'Programmers are needed to design, supervise, and refine AI systems, and their expertise is crucial in solving complex problems, innovating, and ensuring that AI applications align with ethical standards and human needs. 'However, there will be certain complex problems that require human attention, and the skills required for managing those experiences will be human interface skills.