Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the world of work. Some estimate it could reduce our working hours by 30% by 2030. But will AI take away our jobs — or help to create new ones?
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00:00How is artificial intelligence, known as AI, changing the world of work?
00:05AI is as revolutionary as the steam engine once was.
00:08It can perform repetitive tasks more efficiently.
00:15According to one study, AI could replace up to 30% of the hours currently being worked by 2030.
00:23It is expected to reduce the demand for more traditional jobs like office and factory work and even customer service.
00:30But some professions involving controlling and repairing machines will be in even greater demand.
00:36Jobs requiring academic degrees like lawyers, journalists and mathematicians are also at risk.
00:44People have long had fears of groundbreaking inventions like steam engines and airplanes.
00:49But AI could provide relief from dangerous or monotonous tasks.
00:53New professional fields will also emerge.
00:56In the future, using AI will make it crucial for employees to continue to improve their skills.
01:02This will soon already be the case for up to 12 million people in Europe.
01:06Clearly, artificial intelligence will dramatically transform today's working world, leaving only a few professions untouched.