Is Your Job Safe from AI? Exploring the Future of Work with Researchers on Planet Money

Amidst growing concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on jobs, many have pondered over the question, “Will my career remain unaffected by AI?” This query has been echoed extensively by our audience, with remarks such as, “Perhaps my part-time yoga teaching position is now my most secure option,” and “I never thought I’d say this, but maybe real estate could be the path for me.”

However, in our pursuit to uncover a definitive list outlining jobs resistant to AI, we discovered that the future of AI may be more enigmatic than initially anticipated.

In today’s discussion, we delve into this intriguing landscape by engaging with two researchers who have begun to sketch possible scenarios for our future workforce. Gaining insights into the machinery potentially poised to replace jobs and understanding what truly defines humanity become key focal points of our conversation.

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Today’s broadcast was meticulously produced by Eric Mennel and skillfully edited by Marianne McCune. The episode underwent thorough fact-checking by Sierra Juarez and engineering courtesy of Robert Rodriguez. Alex Goldmark serves as the executive producer for Planet Money.