AI Revolution Sparks Job Security Concerns: Gates and Barack Obama Weigh In
NEWS CHARIOT:-In a rapidly changing technological landscape, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a double-edged sword — promising immense potential while raising serious concerns about job security. Tech visionary Bill Gates and former U.S. President Barack Obama have both voiced apprehensions over the future of employment in the AI era, emphasizing that the world must brace for significant disruption.
Speaking at separate events, both Gates and Obama highlighted how AI is advancing beyond automation of routine tasks. Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, warned that AI can now perform up to 70% of the tasks currently done by software developers. This shift, he said, is not limited to blue-collar industries, but extends deep into white-collar professions that were once considered secure.
“We’re entering an era where the collective knowledge of top-tier professionals like doctors and teachers will become universally accessible through AI,” said Gates. He pointed out that AI-driven tools could help tackle the current shortage of medical professionals and mental health experts, especially in under-resourced regions. “AI will offer medical advice and education in ways never seen before,” he noted, while also cautioning about the societal impact of this transformation.
Echoing similar sentiments, Barack Obama expressed concern about how people will cope with the looming job losses. “This kind of change hasn’t been seen in the past hundred years,” Obama said. “It’s not just about blue-collar jobs anymore — white-collar workers are now asking, ‘How will I earn a living? How do I support my family?’”
While both leaders acknowledged AI’s potential to improve lives, they underscored the importance of preparing society for the workforce shifts it brings. Gates raised a thought-provoking question: “If AI takes over, will people at least be able to work two or three days a week?”
As AI continues to evolve, world leaders, businesses, and communities face the critical task of redefining work, education, and economic models to ensure that progress doesn’t come at the cost of human livelihood.
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