Thursday, November 20, 2025

Your job: Replaced by AI, or supercharged?

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Is your job safe from AI? The answer might surprise you, and it’s not as simple as ‘yes’ or ‘no’.

While AI is certainly automating repetitive tasks, freeing us from the mundane, it’s also profoundly augmenting human capabilities.

Think of AI as your new super-powered colleague, not a replacement!

This technology isn’t going away; it’s becoming an integral part of our professional landscape. We’re seeing specific roles evolve.

For instance, administrative assistants are shifting from pure data entry to managing complex schedules and summarising reports with AI tools.

Graphic designers are using AI to generate initial concepts, allowing them more time for creative refinement.

New roles are emerging too, like AI prompt engineers who specialise in crafting effective instructions for AI, and AI ethicists ensuring responsible development.

The Industrial Revolution demanded muscle; the Information Age required knowledge.

This AI revolution? It demands critical thinking, creativity, and uniquely human ingenuity. These are the skills that will allow us to thrive alongside AI.

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