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EdSurge Podcast
AI Is Disrupting Professions That Require College Degrees. How Should Higher Ed Respond?
Feb 13, 2024
A recent study ranked the top professions likely to be disrupted by AI technologies, most requiring college degrees. The podcast discusses the need for curriculum changes in higher education. It explores the impact of AI on various industries, including teaching and business schools. The podcast emphasizes the importance of adapting to changes in AI and technology and explores the benefits of using Zoom and breakout rooms for teaching. It also discusses the speed at which technological changes impact professions and highlights the uncertainty and potential effects of AI on higher education.
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- Higher ed needs to reassess the skills and knowledge it teaches to respond to the disruption of white-collar jobs by AI technologies.
- Colleges should forge strong partnerships with businesses to identify and provide the new set of skills in high demand in the job market reshaped by AI and automation.
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The Impact of Automation on White-Collar Jobs
Automation, particularly with the emergence of generative AI such as Chat GPT, is disrupting white-collar jobs that traditionally required a college degree. This presents a complex challenge for educators as they need to reassess the skills and knowledge they are teaching. A study conducted by New York University's business school looked at the impact of AI models on various industries. They found that occupations requiring higher education and specialized knowledge are most exposed to AI advancements. The study revealed a top 20 list of occupations at risk, including telemarketers, college English language teachers, college history teachers, and post-secondary law teachers.
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