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Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin
The Impact of AI on Jobs and Responsibility
AI is rapidly taking over tasks in the workforce, leaving those with job tasks at risk. As AI progresses, individuals can shift from focusing on tasks to projects that involve human skills like critical thinking, decision-making, and emotional labor. Soft skills make humans unique as AI lacks the ability to be honest, adapt, make mistakes, or show emotional labor. However, the challenge lies in the responsibility aspect of AI development. The disconnect between AI programmers and users often leads to a lack of accountability for errors or biases. Blaming the system deflects accountability, emphasizing the importance of humans in controlling and using AI responsibly to prevent discriminatory or flawed outcomes.