IBM’s CEO, Arvind Krishna, recently dropped a bombshell in an interview with Bloomberg, revealing plans to replace thousands of non-customer-facing roles with artificial intelligence in the coming years. This announcement has sparked intense debate over the potential consequences for the job market.
According to Krishna, approximately 30% of 26,000 positions, including HR jobs, could be supplanted by AI within the next five years, resulting in a staggering 7,800 lost jobs.
Meanwhile, Geoffrey Hinton, known as the “godfather of artificial intelligence,” has chosen to leave Google to openly discuss the perils of AI without the constraints of corporate interests. Hinton, a seasoned AI researcher for over 40 years, developed machine learning algorithms during his time at Google.
In a tweet, Hinton explained his departure, stating, “I left so that I could talk about the dangers of AI without considering how this impacts Google. Google has acted very responsibly.”
As we venture further into the AI era, it’s vital to strike a balance between harnessing its incredible potential and mitigating possible risks. Let’s work towards a future where humans and AI coexist harmoniously, collaborating to drive progress and innovation.
