S1 Ep9: AI and Jobs
Introduction:
AI for Creatives is a podcast by Creatives for Creatives connecting art, innovation, and humanity.
Segment 1:
Kamilah and Nova begin the episode by discussing their current work. Kamilah shares her intentional creation of space. She talks about taking time to kayak, canoe, camp, and spend time in nature. Nova, meanwhile, has been working to create more time for techniques, art, and her time. She talks about a recent trip to France and her experience there.
Segment 2:
Nova and Kamilah talk about AI and the fears many people have regarding it and its use. How generative AI is causing a stir and expanding its uses. They begin to question what’s going to be lost and what will be created. Kamilah talks about how much will be about automation and change more than replacing and removing jobs. Nova talks about how generative AI has unexpectedly impacted creative arts in ways that have scared many people.
Segment 3:
Nova goes into other statistics related to AI and Generative AI usage. She talks about stats regarding jobs lost to AI in May 2023, and how much higher that number is projected to be in 2025. Kamilah talks about how new jobs will also be created and new entrepreneur opportunities will come into being.
Segment 4:
Nova talks about how more jobs will be created than the number of jobs that will be lost by 2025. It’s not all gloom and doom. Kamilah and Nova talk about the jobs that will be replaced. Customer service, manufacturing, transportation, and various other easily automated jobs. Kamilah gets into how there are elements of these things that will always require a human/employee touch.
Segment 5:
Nova talks about how 97 million jobs are expected to be created by new AI tech by 2025 and a brighter future related to AI. Kamilah brings up jobs that are likely to not be affected by/replaced by AI. Human empathy will still count for a lot. Nova both agrees and disagrees with many of these.
Segment 6:
Nova and Kamilah talk about companies hiring for AI roles. Most larger companies are hiring for AI positions in data science, machine learning, engineering, and such. Nova explores new roles yet to come that might be high-paying in addition to big-data analysts, UX, and more. Nova talks further about new tools, how you can and do use them, and how they will impact future jobs. What value can you bring to solve problems and make an impact?
Conclusion:
Nova and Kamilah conclude the episode by talking about how AI will impact jobs and work for creatives. Nova thinks value added via consulting or being the artisan can go a long way in building new opportunities for creatives. Kamilah thinks AI can help expand communication in a more global way that can break down barriers.
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