Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to significantly impact various industries and jobs in the next 20 years, with experts predicting that it will augment human workers rather than replace them. While AI may displace certain jobs, such as cashiers and truck drivers, it is also expected to create new job opportunities and enhance human expertise. The US is urged to accelerate AI development to stay ahead of global competitors like China. Companies like Celonis are already seeing the benefits of AI, with a 20% increase in sales outreach effectiveness. AI is also being used in various industries, including jewelry exchange, education, and process mining. However, concerns about AI's potential to violate laws and create fake content are also being raised. Experts and innovators are coming together to discuss the practical applications and ethical questions surrounding AI, emphasizing the need for a strategic approach to building an effective AI strategy.
AI to Impact 7 Jobs in 20 Years
Experts predict that AI will significantly affect seven jobs in the next 20 years, including musicians, lawyers, software engineers, journalists, factory workers, truck drivers, and cashiers. A survey of over 1,000 AI experts found that 73% believe AI will lead to fewer jobs for cashiers, while 62% think it will impact truck drivers. The experts are generally more positive about AI's impact on the job market than the general public, but acknowledge that certain occupations will be more affected than others.
AI to Displace Some Jobs in 20 Years
AI experts believe that certain jobs, such as cashiers, truck drivers, and journalists, will be at risk of displacement in the next 20 years. However, they also think that AI will have a positive impact on the overall economy and job market. A survey found that 56% of AI experts think AI will have a positive impact on the US in the next 20 years, while only 17% of the general public agrees. The experts also believe that AI will augment human workers rather than replace them, and that new technologies will create new job opportunities.
AI Expert to Speak at Lancaster Chamber Dinner
Zack Kass, a former executive at OpenAI, will be the keynote speaker at the Lancaster Chamber's 153rd annual dinner. Kass will share his positive vision of AI and its potential for game-changing innovation and human potential. The event will be held on June 18 at the Lancaster County Convention Center, and tickets are available for $250. Kass has been a frequent speaker on AI and has worked as an advisor to several large companies since leaving OpenAI in 2023.
Former OpenAI Exec to Speak at Lancaster Chamber Dinner
Zack Kass, a former executive at OpenAI, will be the keynote speaker at the Lancaster Chamber's 153rd annual dinner. Kass will share his positive vision of AI and its potential for game-changing innovation and human potential. The event will be held on June 18 at the Lancaster County Convention Center, and tickets are available for $250. Kass has been a frequent speaker on AI and has worked as an advisor to several large companies since leaving OpenAI in 2023.
US Needs to Accelerate AI Development
The US needs to speed up the development and deployment of artificial intelligence capabilities to stay ahead of global competitors like China, according to Radha Plumb, the former head of the Pentagon's office for accelerating AI adoption. Plumb warned that the US is at risk of ceding its technological superiority to China if it does not work to accelerate AI development. She emphasized the need for an 'all hands on deck' moment for the US government and industry partners to invest in AI and create a competitive edge.
Celonis Sees 20% Boost in Sales with AI
Celonis, a leader in process mining and intelligence, has seen a 20% increase in sales outreach effectiveness with the use of AI. The company has adopted DatabookAI, a conversational enterprise sales agent, to execute agentic workflows and deliver trusted insights to its sales team. The AI tool has helped the team to quickly pinpoint targets and create customized outreach emails, resulting in improved response rates and pipeline growth.
AI to Augment Human Workers
MIT economist David Autor believes that AI will augment human workers rather than replace them. Autor argues that AI will enhance human expertise and make labor more valuable, rather than making it obsolete. He cites historical precedents, such as the invention of the stethoscope, which did not replace doctors but rather enhanced their abilities. Autor also notes that new technologies often create new kinds of jobs and that human workers will remain essential in collaborative and hands-on roles.
Iran Invests in AI Infrastructure
Iran is making heavy investments in buying graphics processing units (GPUs) to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The country's deputy president for science and technology, Hossein Afshin, announced that Iran has allocated a considerable part of its resources to buying GPUs, which will enable the country to create a major calculation infrastructure to suit its growing AI needs.
AI Revolutionizes Jewelry Exchange
Artificial intelligence is transforming the jewelry exchange game in Sedona and Boca Raton. AI-powered platforms like Rare Carat and Entrupy are helping jewelers to streamline customer personalization, inventory tracking, and detection of counterfeit luxury items. AI-powered CRM tools are also being used to analyze customer buying behavior and offer tailored promotions.
Fake Philosopher Created with AI
A fake philosopher named Jianwei Xun was created using artificial intelligence, and his book 'Hypnocracy' was widely discussed by media outlets and academic figures. However, it was later revealed that Xun was not a real person, but rather a product of AI. The book's creator, Andrea Colamedici, used AI tools to write the book and create a fake biography for Xun, violating EU law on AI.
Innovators in AI at Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University will host an event on 'Innovators in AI: Pedagogical Challenges and Ethical Questions' on April 14. The event will feature presentations by Aya Yadlin and Megan Kane on AI tools they have developed to enhance educational experiences. The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion on the use of AI, ethics, and pedagogy in education.
From AI Hype to Practicality
Enterprises must consider the practical applications of AI rather than just its hype. The SPAR framework, which includes sensing, planning, acting, and reflecting, can help understand AI agent capabilities. To build an effective AI strategy, organizations should map their total addressable value creation, assess current value creation, and choose the most valuable opportunities to create new value. By taking a strategic approach, organizations can position themselves to thrive in the era of AI agents.
Key Takeaways
AI is expected to impact 7 jobs in the next 20 years, including musicians, lawyers, software engineers, journalists, factory workers, truck drivers, and cashiers.
* 73% of AI experts believe AI will lead to fewer jobs for cashiers, while 62% think it will impact truck drivers.
* AI experts are generally more positive about AI's impact on the job market than the general public.
* The US needs to accelerate AI development to stay ahead of global competitors like China.
* AI is expected to augment human workers rather than replace them, and enhance human expertise.
* Companies like Celonis are seeing the benefits of AI, with a 20% increase in sales outreach effectiveness.
* AI is being used in various industries, including jewelry exchange, education, and process mining.
* Iran is investing in AI infrastructure, including graphics processing units (GPUs).
* Experts are raising concerns about AI's potential to violate laws and create fake content.
* A strategic approach is needed to build an effective AI strategy and thrive in the era of AI agents.
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- These jobs are at risk of disappearing in the next 20 years, AI experts say
- Artificial intelligence expert, former OpenAI executive to speak at Lancaster Chamber's annual dinner
- Artificial intelligence expert, former OpenAI exec. to speak at Lancaster Chamber's annual dinner
- US needs to fast-track AI to counter China, DOD’s former AI lead says
- Celonis Sees 20% Boost In Sales Outreach Effectiveness With AI
- Will AI Eventually Replace Human Workers or Augment Them?
- Iran making heavy investment in buying GPUs: Official
- MY AZ TV Tech Talk Tuesday: "How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing the Jewelry Exchange Game in Sedona & Boca Raton"
- Jianwei Xun, the supposed philosopher behind the hypnocracy theory, does not exist and is a product of artificial intelligence
- Innovators in Artificial Intelligence
- From AI agent hype to practicality: Why enterprises must consider fit over flash