Nvidia's CEO predicts the emergence of new professions in the age of robots and affirms that humans will remain a fundamental element in the future
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| Jensen Huang |
Billionaire Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, predicted that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to the emergence of unfamiliar jobs in the coming years. He emphasized that the technology will not completely eliminate human roles, but rather transform the nature of jobs and work as we know it today.
Huang made these remarks during an interview on The Joe Rogan Experience, where he discussed at length the impact of AI on the future job market.
He stated that jobs requiring deep thinking and analysis will persist regardless of the development of intelligent systems, adding:
"A job isn't just about performing a task… it has to go beyond that."
Huang cited the profession of radiologist as a prime example, noting that while AI can analyze medical images very quickly, it lacks the human capacity for definitive diagnosis and complex medical decision-making, according to a Business Insider report.
Conversely, he explained that jobs based on purely routine tasks will be the most vulnerable to replacement, saying:
"If your job is simply chopping vegetables, a kitchen appliance company can easily replace you."
He also offered a more outlandish vision of the future, predicting the emergence of entirely new industries centered around robots, from their maintenance and manufacturing to the design of custom-made clothing for them. He added jokingly,
"I want my robot to look different from yours, so there will be a whole fashion scene dedicated to robot clothing."
He explained that these new jobs might eventually be performed by other robots, but humans will remain central to the development and innovation process.
These statements coincide with similar visions from top executives, such as David Reicher of Lyft, who predicted the emergence of jobs like bartenders as self-driving taxis become more prevalent, offering entertainment and drinks to passengers.
Regarding the future of artificial intelligence in general, Huang acknowledged that there is no clear vision of the technology's ultimate destination, but expressed optimism, believing that the anxieties inherent in any new technology play a crucial role in making it safer and more stable.
He also pointed to the development of intelligent systems and their ability to think before answering and make more accurate decisions, which will make artificial intelligence a more reliable tool.
In conclusion, he emphasized that the next phase will witness qualitative leaps in artificial intelligence capabilities, which will reshape the job landscape and create new and unexpected opportunities for humanity in the near future.
