Some things happen more quickly than expected—like laundry piling up, finishing a good calzone, or seeing the effects of new technology seep into our personal and professional lives. The latter might be the most anxiety-producing; it seems that the age of the generative A.I. workforce is upon us, as investors pour billions into new tools that can have unprecedented consequences beyond simply being glitchy at times. Taking a cue from almost any sci-fi book or movie, many workers fear that A.I. will take over their jobs. Some experts warn of a “nightmarish scenario” related to A.I., while others are more optimistic as they attempt to cull fearmongering.
The extent of A.I.'s impact, for better or for worse, really might just depend on what industry you’re in. It's already impacted some sectors and roles—IBM’s CEO announced plans to cut jobs that A.I. can do, and debates around its implementation have already stoked historical events such as the joint WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike. Yet A.I. is also set to create some new jobs which could give other industries something to gain.
