Many people said that the coming of sophisticated new technology such as AI (artificial intelligence) and automation will replace many of human roles in the business, leading to the extinction of some natures of work. Jobs that involve administrative and repetitive work are projected to be hit the hardest.
However, in some other areas it seems that disruptive technology is also capable of creating new opportunities and jobs with high-demand of workers. The key to survival for talent is the willingness to embrace changes by continually upgrading their skills and knowledge to keep them up to date with current business trends.
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As mentioned earlier, the AI-enabled tools will become the new norm in every facet of human life, including at the workplace. The high demand for installing AI software will come along with coupled demands for AI engineers to develop this technology as well. Not surprisingly, talents with top knowledge on the subject will be highly sought after with a lucrative salary and compensation as well.
AI does not obtain its ‘intelligent’ status with no trouble. It takes a lot of hard and grinding work to train AI software to actually function well. Owing to this reason, machine trainer who are able to demonstrate the ability to manage the robotics will be in hot demand this year. For example, last December Google employed 10,000 workers to help clean up content on YouTube and train its machine-learning technology.
Talking about new technology, it is inseparable to talk about video game technology too, such as the invention of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) that have revolutionised the way people consume entertainment. US-based streaming game site Twitch already has more than 25,000 people making money on its platform, and the number is projected to grow faster. With over 15 million active users every day watching gamers on the platform, content demand and game players are soaring.
Global energy industry is undergoing a transformation, as it moves away from coal and goes toward natural gas and renewable energy. In this transitional period, big counts of technicians with expertise in the field of renewable-energy will be highly needed. The tasks performed by these workers require particular dexterity and mobility, something that robots are far from achieving, so automation will not be affecting this sector for some time.
The greying population continues to be perennial concern across the globe. While many jobs can be automated, health care still requires genuine social interaction and human touch. Many people might think that jobs in home health and personal care do not pay well. However, as demand continues to rise, those in this sector could expect better compensation in the near future.
Article first appeared in Jobiness.
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