Artificial intelligence (AI) has already ceased to be the technology of the future — it is actively transforming the labor market right now. Some are afraid that AI will take jobs away from people, while others see it as a powerful tool for growth and development. We are looking into exactly how AI affects a career, which professions will be at risk, and which, on the contrary, will become even more in demand.

AI is great at handling routine, repetitive tasks, so some professions may disappear over time or shrink significantly. Among them:

• Cashiers and call center operators - chatbots and voice assistants already perform their functions in large companies.
• Accountants and auditors — modern algorithms process financial documents quickly and find errors with greater accuracy than a human.
• Taxi and truck drivers — autonomous cars are developing rapidly, and it's only a matter of time before they become widespread.

But where AI takes over the routine work, new opportunities are emerging.:

• AI and machine learning developers are specialists who create and train algorithms.
• Data Scientists — AI generates a huge amount of data, and professionals who can analyze it are needed.
• Cybersecurity specialists — the more processes are automated, the higher the risk of cyber attacks, which means that defenders of digital systems are needed.
• IT specialists in narrow fields are doctors, lawyers, and economists who understand how to work with AI in their industry.
• Creative professions are designers, screenwriters, and marketers who know how to use AI as a tool for creativity.

In order not to be left out of technological progress, it is important:

• Learn digital skills. Even if you don't want to become a programmer, understanding the basics of working with AI will help you stay competitive in the job market.
• Learn to work with AI. Using AI tools in your work will become as much a must-have skill as owning a computer.
• Develop soft skills. Creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence are skills that AI cannot replace.
• Don't be afraid of change. Technology is developing rapidly, and a willingness to learn new things is the key to a successful career in the future.

AI is changing the job market, and it's inevitable. But instead of being afraid, it's important to learn how to interact with AI and use it to your advantage. New opportunities are opening up for those who are ready to change and evolve with technology. AI is a very powerful tool in the right hands. We discussed the topic in more detail in our video.