The presence of artificial intelligence in the workplace is undeniable and has even become a threat to numerous jobs. Especially in areas such as technology, design, or writing, there are already jobs being replaced by artificial intelligences. In this scenario, artificial intelligence itself, specifically ChatGPT, has been asked which jobs AI will not be able to replace—or at least cannot replace for now—of human beings.
According to technology experts, the key to keeping artificial intelligence at bay in certain jobs is to combine cognitive, social, and emotional skills when performing a job. According to ChatGPT, all those creative and artistic professions, hands-on jobs, specialized trades, jobs that require ethics, humanity, and a sense of community, or leadership, strategy, and management, are more likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence, as they require certain qualities that, as of now, only humans are capable of performing.
AI in the workplace
The speed at which artificial intelligence has infiltrated practically every aspect of our lives has been overwhelming. So much so that what was initially a threat to destroy jobs has become a reality for many companies. However, the question most asked in the workplace is, “Which roles are safe from being replaced by intelligent systems?” Technology and human resources experts argue that the key to keeping AI at bay is the presence of cognitive, social, and emotional skills unique to humans, which artificial intelligence cannot replicate or replace. To clear up the doubt, the most well-known language model, Chat GPT, was asked which jobs are still safe from this threat, and these were the answers obtained.
What does ChatGPT think?
Among the characteristics highlighted as typical of human beings, I list emotional intelligence, active listening, and genuine emotional presence. According to the World Economic Forum, emotional intelligence influences how people manage behaviors, decisions, and complex relationships, ensuring positive outcomes in the workplace.
Creative and Artistic professions
Although generative AI can create images, texts, videos, or audios in detail based on our instructions, the truth is that it is not capable of leading those artistic projects. According to Forbes, the mindset shifts and choices required in a complete artistic process cannot be replicated by AI, which is what roles such as artists, writers, and designers perform.
Specialized Trades and Hands-On Jobs
Anything that involves a complex physical task is beyond the abilities of AI. These jobs require the ability to solve problems in real time and practical skills that AI cannot perform.
Leadership, strategy, and management
ChatGPT’s results indicate that AI can be a complementary tool in cases where moral reasoning, creativity, and strategic thinking are required, but it would not serve as a tool on its own. According to Psychology Today, although routine tasks could be automated, strategic decision-making will remain a human task.
Jobs that require ethics, community, and humanity
These jobs require empathy, social understanding, and ethical responsibility, which can be overseen by AI but never replaced. This is the case for social workers, specialists, geneticists, and community roles.
Although jobs related to digital marketing, cybersecurity, or data analysis are considered targets to be replaced by artificial intelligence, ChatGPT argues that they will not be replaced, but rather will evolve. According to Deloitte’s Director of Futurology, Mike Bechtel: “It’s not about robots looking for work, but about tools that transform the world faster and better.”