Is a robot about to take Your job? Shock study reveals Surge in AI developer Hiring
‘Don’t panic!’ Is a robot about to take YOUR job? Shock
study reveals AI SURGE
INCREASING numbers of big employers, including Microsoft
and Facebook are recruiting robots to positions within their companies, a new
survey has revealed, amid claims artificial intelligence (AI) will replace 40
percent of jobs in the next 15 years.
By CIARAN MCGRATH 16:33, Sat, Feb 16, 2019
And a leading AI specialist has said the trend is set to
continue throughout the 21st century as companies become increasingly reliant
on cutting-edge technology. RS Components analysed job posts from some of the
world’s biggest tech companies to discover which had the highest percentage of
AI-related job openings, with Microsoft leading the way with 1,964 AI job
openings - equivalent to 36 percent of the total jobs they have on offer.
US-based Nvidia, which designs graphics processing units for video games,
followed in second place with 837 of AI job openings, equating to 33 percent.
Facebook and Netflix also made it into the top 10 with
the former offering 191 jobs in AI, six percent of the total, and Netflix
offering 35, again equalling six percent.
An RS Components spokesman said: “A former Google Exec
has predicted that AI will replace 40 per cent of jobs in the next 15 years.
“The Google Exec stated that AI will allow entire new
industries to be built from the ground up with automation in mind.
“AI will be cheaper than human employees. However, it
will also create new roles, as well as replace current ones.
“It’s very visible that technological sectors are now
prioritising the implementation of AI in their everyday workforce.”
Nikolas Kairinos, CEO and Founder of Fountech.ai, which
specialises in the development and integration of AI solutions to enhance
organisations’ products and services, said: “It should come as no surprise that
big tech companies are increasing their number of AI-related jobs.
“We can see that the companies listed in the research are
already using different types of AI-technology to improve the way they engage
with their users and customers.”
Google’s translation service, for example, uses AI tools
such as machine learning and natural language processes to provide real-time
translations, he explained.
He added: “This should not be a call for panic".
“While workforces are looking to embrace what AI has to
offer, we are still a long way off from a world of cyborgs and robots commonly
shown in the movies".
“As with any new technological trend or invention, people
often fear the worst-case scenario when this often proves not to be the case".
“AI is making us better at our jobs, removing the need
for us to complete menial and time-consuming tasks to instead focus on other
more important or creative things".
“What’s more, the demand for AI tools is actually
creating jobs.
“And importantly, while AI can perform a task well, it
still needs to be told what to do, meaning humans are likely to play a central
role in the way AI tools functions".
“Over the next decade, I believe it’s important that we
improve people’s knowledge of AI, ensuring businesses and consumers are aware
of its practical application".
“Instead of scaremongering about robots stealing jobs, we
ought to be excited that the next wave of innovation is coming, which has the
potential to improve the lives of people around the world.”
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