IAS SCHOOL
DO YOU HAVE A PLAN
B FOR THE MOMENT
AI AND ROBOTS WILL
REPLACE YOU?
by M.Ehtesham Malik
Sit down, take a deep
breath, and start
thinking about what new
skills you can learn so
that you can continue to
be of value to the job
market.
It’s a natural human reaction to be afraid of losing
your livelihood and be thrust into a situation where
you are uncertain about your future. But if you can
adapt and reinvent yourself and create value in
other areas, then you need not worry. You may
lose your income source temporarily, but that
should never make you feel you lost value. As long
as you can provide value in other ways, you will
always be gainfully employed.
How can we prepare
students for the age
of robotics?
Today, AI enabled
machines are used in
decision making, solving
complex problems,
making precise
predictions, and much
more.
Through a careful curriculum offering,
provision of extra-curricular events, and
digital learning champions, students can
access the range of skills and content that
gives them the ability to diversify and be
ready for a digital future that is still being
defined.
What is the right age
to start leaning AI?
Well, anyone can lean AI
at any age. However, as
several studies suggest
young minds are quick
learners than any other
age of life, it's better to
start early.
Many schools nowadays are including AI
Learning as a part of the school curriculum.
In fact, children as young as 2-3 years of age
can also start exploring AI. Pre middle
school is the best time for kids to lean
Artificial Intelligence as at this age kids are
free to use their imaginations and enjoy
discovering new things with less resistance
from parents and peers.
The quick answer is, it depends on what your job is. If you are doing
something creative, such as if you are a singer, a musician, a graphic
designer, or a visual artist, it seems highly unlikely that a machine
could take your place.
Here’s the truth: Robots are already starting to take jobs from hourly
human workers, and it’s going to continue.
if you’re a hairdresser, a therapist, a caretaker, a social worker, or a
teacher, or your role requires understanding human emotions; your
job should be safe from robots for now.
However, if your job involves doing repetitive tasks by hand, then you
may have cause to worry because if they haven’t at this point, robots
may take over your job.
What Jobs Are Robots Already Doing?
Robots are already in our midst. We see them working in
manufacturing assembly lines where so-called collaborative robots or
cobots are employed. Some cobots already tend to farms and
livestock. Chatbots, in turn, are keeping customers engaged by
chatting with them online. Robots are also operating vehicles,
managing warehouses, and even keeping homes clean.
WHY DO COMPANIES REPLACE
PEOPLE WITH ROBOTS?
Robots cost less to maintain over time, they’re efficient and commit fewer errors
than humans, and they never throw a tantrum. These are all valid company
considerations (at least from a business perspective), and they always go with
what is better for their bottom line.