Neural networks are transforming the labour market
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Over the past year, thousands of employees at tech giants have found themselves out of work. We used to think that robots would take over the heavy physical labour, leaving us to be creators. In reality, the opposite has happened. Artificial intelligence is already writing code, painting pictures and composing music. An ordinary plumber is far more secure against redundancy than a fashion designer with a laptop, a translator or a copywriter, note the experts at PAnDiKubiz marketing. This is borne out by the statistics: around a third of companies in the US have already partially replaced people with artificial intelligence in content creation.
A serious threat looms over those whose work consists of routine tasks: data entry clerks, junior accountants, drafters of standard contracts, etc. Office work is rapidly losing its meaning. In particular, in the US, the number of such vacancies has fallen by 25%. Customer service is also under threat. Research and consultancy firm Gartner predicts that by the end of 2026, the majority of customer enquiries (up to 75%) will be handled by bots, and speaking to a real person will become a luxury.
A serious threat looms over those whose work consists of routine tasks: data entry clerks, junior accountants, drafters of standard contracts, etc. Office work is rapidly losing its meaning. In particular, in the US, the number of such vacancies has fallen by 25%. Customer service is also under threat. Research and consultancy firm Gartner predicts that by the end of 2026, the majority of customer enquiries (up to 75%) will be handled by bots, and speaking to a real person will become a luxury.
Who shouldn’t fear automation
AI isn’t killing the profession; it’s only eliminating its superficial aspects. Let’s consider an example. A lawyer who simply copies contract templates from a database and tweaks minor details – such an employee will be replaced by automation. But a lawyer who conducts complex negotiations, understands the psychology of the client and the judge, and devises a defence strategy - neural networks will not be able to replace them for a long time to come. People remain irreplaceable where relationships, trust and non-standard solutions are needed in situations where information is limited.
Furthermore, those whose jobs do not require a university degree have the least to worry about when it comes to new technologies. These conclusions can be drawn from the results of a study conducted by the Pew Research Centre. The demand for skilled electricians, builders and nurses will only grow. The real world is full of chaos that programmes simply cannot cope with, note experts at PAnDiKubiz. To replace pipes in an old flat, you need ingenuity, not just the right script.
Hybrid specialists are also coming out on top today, according to PAnDiKubiz managers. A marketer with a grasp of the basics of programming or a designer with an understanding of business processes gains a massive advantage over others.
Empathy provides yet another guarantee of security. The work of a psychologist or a teacher cannot be automated, as machines are incapable of genuine empathy. A neural network may generate an encouraging phrase, but it will lack the warmth required for genuine support.
AI isn’t killing the profession; it’s only eliminating its superficial aspects. Let’s consider an example. A lawyer who simply copies contract templates from a database and tweaks minor details – such an employee will be replaced by automation. But a lawyer who conducts complex negotiations, understands the psychology of the client and the judge, and devises a defence strategy - neural networks will not be able to replace them for a long time to come. People remain irreplaceable where relationships, trust and non-standard solutions are needed in situations where information is limited.
Furthermore, those whose jobs do not require a university degree have the least to worry about when it comes to new technologies. These conclusions can be drawn from the results of a study conducted by the Pew Research Centre. The demand for skilled electricians, builders and nurses will only grow. The real world is full of chaos that programmes simply cannot cope with, note experts at PAnDiKubiz. To replace pipes in an old flat, you need ingenuity, not just the right script.
Hybrid specialists are also coming out on top today, according to PAnDiKubiz managers. A marketer with a grasp of the basics of programming or a designer with an understanding of business processes gains a massive advantage over others.
Empathy provides yet another guarantee of security. The work of a psychologist or a teacher cannot be automated, as machines are incapable of genuine empathy. A neural network may generate an encouraging phrase, but it will lack the warmth required for genuine support.
How to survive and become indispensable
To remain in demand, it is now vital to develop skills and qualities that smart machines cannot replicate. In particular, this includes empathy, which we discussed earlier. It is also important to understand what the person you are talking to is actually feeling and thinking. It is precisely for this ability to read between the lines that companies are willing to pay huge sums of money. Two managers might use ChatGPT in exactly the same way to prepare for a deal, but only one of them will walk into the meeting room, realise that the client is nervous, identify the reasons for their anxiety, and manage to close the deal on a basis of trust. Personal charm, charisma and leadership qualities, the ability to inspire people to follow you, especially when things are going badly and the way forward is unclear, are becoming the most valuable asset.
Global digitalisation does not mean the total replacement of people by algorithms; it merely changes our approaches to work, emphasise the experts at PanDiKubiz. Victory will go to those who can turn artificial intelligence into their assistant, offloading routine tasks onto it. The future belongs to those who combine deep human sensitivity, unconventional thinking and the power of modern neural networks. The key now lies in rapid adaptation and a readiness for change. True success awaits those who are not afraid of technology, but boldly embrace it to accelerate their career growth.
To remain in demand, it is now vital to develop skills and qualities that smart machines cannot replicate. In particular, this includes empathy, which we discussed earlier. It is also important to understand what the person you are talking to is actually feeling and thinking. It is precisely for this ability to read between the lines that companies are willing to pay huge sums of money. Two managers might use ChatGPT in exactly the same way to prepare for a deal, but only one of them will walk into the meeting room, realise that the client is nervous, identify the reasons for their anxiety, and manage to close the deal on a basis of trust. Personal charm, charisma and leadership qualities, the ability to inspire people to follow you, especially when things are going badly and the way forward is unclear, are becoming the most valuable asset.
Global digitalisation does not mean the total replacement of people by algorithms; it merely changes our approaches to work, emphasise the experts at PanDiKubiz. Victory will go to those who can turn artificial intelligence into their assistant, offloading routine tasks onto it. The future belongs to those who combine deep human sensitivity, unconventional thinking and the power of modern neural networks. The key now lies in rapid adaptation and a readiness for change. True success awaits those who are not afraid of technology, but boldly embrace it to accelerate their career growth.
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