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AS WE FIND ourselves in the thick of IR 4.0, one question looms large: “Will automation replace human jobs?” This article discusses the most automatable sectors, new emerging jobs in the digital age and how we can stay relevant in an ever-changing job market.
AI and Its History
In order to grasp the role of artificial intelligence—commonly known as AI—one must first understand it beyond just a catch-phrase tossed around in conversations. AI is an arm of computer science that enables machines to think, learn and act like humans. And because it is able to process, analyse and learn with large data sets at an incredible rate, it does these with a capacity that is way beyond human reach.
AI as a concept itself is not fresh. It dates back centuries to when machines were employed during the First Industrial Revolution to perform functions once done manually, and with enhanced effectiveness and speed. Today’s AI simply adds to this idea of using technology to expand human capabilities.
