As we move towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technological advancements, humans need to be able to adapt. It is evident that ever advanced technological advances could be an affront to manual workers as well as people who are unable to adjust. What jobs are at risk by extinction or being substituted by technology? Let’s look at the reasons!
Driver
The automobile industry has witnessed many changes in the last few years. Many car manufacturers are working on Self Driving Cars. One of the brands is Elon Musk’s own brand vehicle, Tesla. Other car companies have created their latest products using auto-driving technology that lets cars run completely autonomously. Although it’s not perfect It is predicted that this could threaten workers’ jobs over the next several years. This technology is able to replace taxi, bus truck drivers.
Postman
In a technologically advanced age like today, a small percentage of people manually send letters through Post Office. Today, most people can send letters through email or on the internet. In the meantime, it’s more efficient to use a chat service which allows you to send messages in real time rather than having to send letters physically. It is not necessary to make a large expense; sending letters are more efficient in both time and cost. It is expected that the process of sending letters will cease to be needed in the coming years.
Cashier
In the United States, many have introduced a self-service program in shopping centers and minimarkets as well as in the payment of items bought (self-checkout). The profession of cashier has been replaced by automated machines. Humans might still be required but just as supervisors. There are only a few people are eligible to be elected as supervisors of operators.
Bank Teller
It is possible that people will never need to visit a bank ever again. It is because users are able to conduct transactions on their phones. Transactions such as transfer money or establishing accounts that are normally carried out at a bank could be completed anywhere and at any time. In the end, the role of banker or teller could disappear, and will be replaced with a more advanced system.
Translator
The next position that is predicted to be replaced by technology will be a translator. There are currently many Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can even translate 100 languages simultaneously for instance, Google Translate and other translation software. A translator is better in terms cost as a single translator can only translate a few languages, but with the help of technological advancement, it can convert more than 100 different languages at a time.
Factory workers
It is expected the future will see fewer requirements for factory workers if someday production and textile firms rely more on advanced automated machines. One of the advantages when replacing the factory worker by machines is the quantity of products produced.
Operator of the telephone
Are you still unsure about chatbots? Today, telephone operators are able to be replaced by robots. Customer complaints and questions can be handled by robots using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Furthermore, it’s rare for customers to answer the phone. People prefer sending email messages or direct messages to address issues and concerns.
Proofreaders
In publishing firms Proofreaders are expected to be entrusted with the task of correcting or edit manuscripts, articles and other forms of manuscripts. Today, there are plenty of software which makes use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) which can examine the punctuation grammar of the article. It can also detect incorrect spelling.
Data entry clerk
The process of data entry refers to the process of entering data into the course of completing a task. Today, data entry is typically done using software and artificial intelligence which makes the process of data entry easier and more efficient.