In a world where technological transformations are accelerated in an unprecedented way; The issue of functionalism is no longer the most important theoretical prediction, but rather a reality that imposes itself strongly.
According to a recent study issued by the International Labor Organization in cooperation with the Polish National Research Institute, a job out of every four jobs around the world has become threatened with transformation or switching by the act of obstetric artificial intelligence, which means that today, not tomorrow, we have to prepare for this great transformation in the nature of jobs, and to create ourselves, individuals and institutions, to deal with the new future data.
This study brought me back directly to the symposium held last week in the Kano Cultural Center, which was devoted to discussing the repercussions of artificial intelligence on media work, a number of media colleagues participating spoke about the fact that artificial intelligence is inevitably coming, but they also unanimously agreed that the human element will remain present and controlled in the media context, which brings us back to the fundamental question; Are we facing a complete automation of the professions, or are we in the process of reshaping the tasks and roles?
I return to the study in which I opened my article, which represents a smart tool developed by combining human experiences and artificial intelligence models, to provide a realistic vision supported by information, which helps countries and decision makers understand the real risks facing jobs in the era of artificial intelligence.
This study has sparked a double feeling; On the one hand, a deep concern over the future of many who may find themselves suddenly in front of unprecedented challenges, and on the other hand, great hope in our ability as human beings to adapt and development.
The numbers are clear, about 25% of the jobs are subject to full automation, with this number increasing in countries with high income to 34%. What increases the complexity of the scene is that women are more exposed to these risks compared to men, and this calls us to think deeply about the social and professional gaps that we have to work to address.
However, we should not lose sight of that the study confirms that complete automation is still limited, as many tasks need a lively human intervention, and this makes us remember that artificial intelligence is not an opponent for us but rather a tool that we can use wisely to enhance our skills and improve the quality of work, the issue is not only loss of jobs, but also turning it into new jobs that require different skills, and this is an opportunity for all of us to be at the level of this challenge.
I feel that our responsibility is now more than ever lies in continuous learning, qualifying ourselves and youth to integrate into a work environment that changes quickly, and investing artificial intelligence as an ally that supports us does not displace us, and we also have to support policies that guarantee the protection of workers during this transformation, while enhancing infrastructure and digital skills.
In the end, we cannot forget that technology, no matter how advanced, will not replace basic human values, creativity, critical thinking, and sympathy, these are the aspects that we must strive to strengthen, because it is the fort that protects our role in a changing world.
