Artificial intelligence can drive cars, diagnose diseases and write essays. Yet it still cannot care for a patient, fix a leaking pipe, motivate students or negotiate peace between clients in a courtroom. The jobs most resistant to AI are those that require a human connection, according to experts.
However, the stakes to protect your job from being displaced by a computer have never been higher. Entry-level positions across many industries have dropped since the advent of ChatGPT in late 2022. Tasks once assigned to interns and junior employees, such as drafting emails and customer support, are increasingly being handled by AI tools.
Globally, generative AI could cost the equivalent of 300 million full-time jobs to automation across major economies, a 2023 report by Goldman Sachs said.
“There is a common misconception that certain degrees can protect someone from AI," says Nicki Wilson, owner and managing director of Dubai consultancy Genie Recruitment. "The reality of AI is it's impacting almost every industry.
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