While many Americans fear that AI is coming for their jobs, a recent study suggests that these tools still have a long way to go before they can automate real-world jobs. Researchers tested various AI models on hundreds of freelance projects and found that only one system, Manus, was able to complete about 2.5% of the jobs successfully.
The study's findings contradict some economists' claims that AI will revolutionize the workforce. According to Ioana Marinescu and Konrad Kording, two researchers who developed an interactive model to understand this dichotomy, "AI isn't really being deployed in the physical sector." This suggests that AI's impact on the economy is limited by its inability to automate jobs in industries such as construction and healthcare.
However, the study also highlights areas where AI excels. For example, AI can handle routine tasks such as translating subtitles for TV shows and creating social media posts with ease. But when it comes to handling more complex and outside-the-box cases, like customer service and writing personalized emails, AI still has a long way to go.
The ability to effectively use AI is becoming increasingly important in the job market. There are currently over 10,815 job postings in the Philadelphia area that require AI skills, ranking it 14th among US cities.
Not everyone is optimistic about the impact of AI on the workforce. Sorelle Friedler, a professor of computer science at Haverford College, believes that AI can be used to augment human capabilities, but it's not yet ready to replace humans in many roles. "It's one thing to say, 'Oh, in theory, could AI do your job?' Yes, maybe it can do part of it, but if you can't cover that last mile, it can still be hard to deploy."
The study also found that when workers use AI tools on mundane tasks, they experience a decline in intrinsic motivation and an increase in boredom. However, some organizations are successfully implementing AI to automate routine tasks, such as the Veterans Affairs agency's use of AI to process disability claims.
As AI continues to evolve, researchers emphasize the importance of understanding its full potential and preparing for its impact on the workforce. "AI is here to stay," says Friedler, "and understanding its potential might be the best way to prepare for its effects."
The study's findings contradict some economists' claims that AI will revolutionize the workforce. According to Ioana Marinescu and Konrad Kording, two researchers who developed an interactive model to understand this dichotomy, "AI isn't really being deployed in the physical sector." This suggests that AI's impact on the economy is limited by its inability to automate jobs in industries such as construction and healthcare.
However, the study also highlights areas where AI excels. For example, AI can handle routine tasks such as translating subtitles for TV shows and creating social media posts with ease. But when it comes to handling more complex and outside-the-box cases, like customer service and writing personalized emails, AI still has a long way to go.
The ability to effectively use AI is becoming increasingly important in the job market. There are currently over 10,815 job postings in the Philadelphia area that require AI skills, ranking it 14th among US cities.
Not everyone is optimistic about the impact of AI on the workforce. Sorelle Friedler, a professor of computer science at Haverford College, believes that AI can be used to augment human capabilities, but it's not yet ready to replace humans in many roles. "It's one thing to say, 'Oh, in theory, could AI do your job?' Yes, maybe it can do part of it, but if you can't cover that last mile, it can still be hard to deploy."
The study also found that when workers use AI tools on mundane tasks, they experience a decline in intrinsic motivation and an increase in boredom. However, some organizations are successfully implementing AI to automate routine tasks, such as the Veterans Affairs agency's use of AI to process disability claims.
As AI continues to evolve, researchers emphasize the importance of understanding its full potential and preparing for its impact on the workforce. "AI is here to stay," says Friedler, "and understanding its potential might be the best way to prepare for its effects."
and it was SOOO much harder than i thought it would b!!! i mean, i'm not saying i failed or anythin but idk how those researchers in the study managed to get only 2.5% of jobs right lol. anyway, i think its cool that ai is good at doing routine tasks like subtitles & social media posts 
, but like, customer service & writin emails is a whole different story 
i think its crazy how fast ai is changin the workforce tho. we need to prepare ourselves for this new tech or else we'll be left behind 
. I mean, if you're relying on machines to do most of the work, aren't you kind of... bored? 
It's not exactly a reason to get excited about the future of work, but it does make you wonder if we need to rethink what we mean by "work" altogether 
! It's all about finding that balance between using AI for routine tasks and actually having humans with skills and empathy 
. I mean, think about it - AI can handle subtitling subtitles but writing a personalized email still requires some human touch 
. We need to focus on developing those skills so we don't get left behind 
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... like seriously, can we just take a step back and acknowledge that it's not that cool? 
The fact that only 2.5% of these jobs were even completed successfully is wild - I mean, what does that say about the 'revolution' everyone's been talking about? 
The whole 'augmenting human capabilities' thing sounds like a bunch of corporate speak to me 
... what does that even mean in practice? Can we just have some honest conversations about what's going on here?
And don't even get me started on those job postings that require AI skills - are they really expecting people to automate their entire lives away? 
At least the VA is trying something right.
. I've seen those language translation tools on social media, and they're only good for basic stuff. Can't even translate idioms or sarcasm properly 
. What's the point of having AI if it can't even handle real conversations? 
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... I mean, over 10,000 jobs in Philly alone! That's a huge shift. And it makes sense - if machines can handle the boring stuff, humans can focus on more creative and challenging work.
. I mean, sure, some tasks can be done easily by machines like translating subtitles or creating social media posts, but others? Not so much 
. It's like, we're not gonna be redundant with machines, we'll just be getting a little help along the way 
. So, let's all breathe a sigh of relief and get on board with this whole AI thing - it's here to stay!