People are very scared that artificial intelligence (AI) will take over their jobs, especially since ChatGPT and similar apps have come on the scene recently.
This new technology is quickly beginning to make waves in workplaces across the country, creating uncertainty about challenges and opportunities at various levels of the organization.
While companies are still thinking about how they can use AI to improve processes, productivity and the bottom line, employees are concerned about what this rapid new development means for their career prospects.
“Like new technologies in the past, AI will certainly affect certain jobs, but, like past technological advances that have frankly happened since the industrial revolution, new sectors and jobs will be created,” said Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at Jack Hammer Global.
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Forward-thinking people have envisioned the possibilities that AI can access in every field of work and business, he said.
“While we do not yet know the impact of AI on specific careers and fields and how the world of work in general will change in the coming years, individuals should start exploring this new terrain even without a map.”
Naidoo says that regardless of your role, you should start to understand and investigate how AI can be used to enhance, enhance or enhance your work, so that you can at least still contribute to the conversation, rather than being a nay-sayer or an ostrich. with your head in the sand.
“You may not yet know what the real impact will be on your domain of expertise, but by staying ahead of the new development curve, you will be able to respond efficiently and effectively as the landscape becomes clearer, empowering you along the way. Instead of adopting a wait-and-see approach.
Everyone is looking for a fast engineer
There has, for example, been a big increase for fast engineers in the last few weeks, a position that was not part of the main talk two months ago.
In layman’s terms, a fast engineer is someone who creates the instructions needed for an AI model to perform a task.
The better the directions, the better the AI’s response.
“Finally, professionals must approach the question of AI not from the position of fear that it will not be automated, but from the position that they now have to develop their skills in order to integrate new technologies to improve and increase professional competitiveness,” said Naidoo.
Understanding how AI is changing the industry is especially useful for those interviewing for new positions, as providing insightful insight into the interview process can set them apart from their peers and give them an edge.
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“Although not easy or familiar, investigating the impact of AI is necessary to distinguish yourself from others in your field.”
Naidoo says you can do this by, for example, attending webinars, discussion groups, study sessions, or watching YouTube videos. These are all free resources that can help you understand how to use AI in your industry and achieve your goals.
“While continuing to develop your subject matter expertise as well as improving your technology expertise, employees should focus on developing their unique human skills.
“There is no better motivation to develop exceptional communication and relationship skills, hone leadership skills and refine your capacity to use data-driven insights to impact business and people.”