AI may seem like a job-snatching monster, but the fact is, there are some jobs that the AI just can’t replace.
Sure, algorithms are changing the way we work and transforming industries, but the careers that have human qualities as their foundation, AI can’t snatch them away.
Jobs involving empathy, creative and cognitive judgment, and physical exertion, AI can’t take those careers away. Here are some of them.
Lawyers
It takes a human to walk into a court, lock eyes with a judge or jury, and deliver compelling arguments that could sway the judgment. AI is not equipped for it as is requires reading and understanding human behaviour, their non-verbal cues, and the human psyche in general.
AI can definitely speed up the litigation process by drafting contracts or sifting through documents in seconds, but interpreting that contract and the implications of the law is not AI’s cup of tea.
Only a human lawyer can adapt to new evidence, gauge the mood of the room, and engage the courtroom in real time.
Healthcare heroes
Sam Altman, the leading light of AI, also believes AI can never replace nurses, doctors, or therapists. Healthcare isn't a sector that AI can take over because this isn’t just about diagnostics or reading up the data; it's about empathy, the human touch, and understanding of pain as well.
Whether it’s holding a hand during difficult news or cheering up someone in pain, healing needs compassion and a personal connection, which no AI can replicate.
Emergency responders
In times of disasters, whether it is a house on fire or floods, or medical emergencies, no AI can come and rescue. It takes human forces like paramedics, firefighters, and rescue teams to go into danger and save and revive lives.
Such high-stress environments require human intervention for a quick and correct response. Though AI can assist in alerting and coordination but it still doesn’t possess the power to rush into a burning building and save lives.
Skilled trades
Be it leaky plumbing, your AC needing repair, or your car needing oiling, AI is not coming with a toolbox to handle these tasks. Skilled trades like plumbing, electrical work, and auto repair require precision, judgment, and physical exertion.. These hands-on tasks are AI-proof and have no chance of vanishing in the near future.
Culinary magic
The art of kneading dough, putting just the right amount of masala, or creating the perfectly puffed bhathura is something AI can’t put its hands on.
These tasks are limited to chefs. Cooking is a culmination of taste, creativity, and intuition.
Sure, AI can follow a recipe or suggest new ways, but understanding taste buds and creating a master dish, there’s no code for that.
Service jobs
From funky haircuts to astonishing tattoos and a chill spa session, these are jobs that require human touch and personal engagement. Clients' expectations of precision, meaning experiences, are what make these jobs AI-proof.
So the next time AI anxiety strikes, remember: these jobs showcase humanity’s unique strengths and they’re here to stay!
