The Age of AI: The Future of Work

 After watching the video "The Age of AI: Future of Work" I am having a hard time grasping the fact that AI could take over many jobs, and it already has. For instance, many factory jobs have been taken over by robots that are very consistent, timely and rarely mess up. As a strategic communications major and a marketing minor, I fear for my future in the workforce because of AI. 

There are so many different platforms for AI, OpenAI, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, ClickUp, etc. but not only are there separate platforms for AI, but also many apps are incorporating AI into them. For example, I was studying on Quizlet the other day and Meta AI popped up to help me study. AI seems to be embedded everywhere, which makes it feel unavoidable

Realistically, AI could easily take over both strategic communication jobs and marketing jobs. Many advertisements made nowadays are made or heavily assisted with AI because it's easy, cost-effective and timely. Same idea with press releases, blog posts and even graphic design. Companies are able to generate content in seconds, that once took teams hours or even days to create. This makes me wonder how professionals are going to be able to compete when these AI platforms can perform tasks so instantaneously and flawlessly.
  

Not everything that comes with AI is bad, but it's typically seen in a negative way. It is often portrayed as something that replaces people, but it can also function as a support tool, like another brain. For instance, I use AI frequently when making study guides. I import my notes into ChatGPT, and it organizes them into a structured, easy-to-understand study guide that is very helpful. It also helps me brainstorm ideas when I'm stuck creatively. Since my creativity does not always come naturally when I need it the most, AI is able to make a starting point for me.

Overall, instead of completely taking over careers, like mine, AI can reshape them. So rather than competing against AI we need to learn how to work alongside of AI and use it as a helpful tool.