What professions will survive artificial intelligence? Bill Gates responds

The advance of automation and, more recently, artificial intelligence in the world of work has prompted a series of enthusiastic analyses, but also many pessimistic ones.

In the optimistic realm of analysis, artificial intelligence and automation will eliminate repetitive and unhealthy work. On the other hand, pessimists believe that this transformation will lead to a large number of people without work, thus increasing misery in the world.

One of the big enthusiasts of artificial intelligence and automation in the world of work is Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, who today devotes himself, from his foundation – the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – to topics such as global health, education and counter-terrorism. poverty.

Bill Gates maintains a blog where he shares his thoughts on various topics, including artificial intelligence and climate change. Gates believes that technology can be a great ally in combating global warming and eliminating poverty.

Well, in a long text published on his blog, Bill Gates talks about the impact of artificial intelligence in several areas and highlights two sectors: health and the world of work.

When it comes to health, Bill Gates highlights how important AI technology is in the rapid development of vaccines to combat Covid.

Regarding the world of work, Gates points to three areas that must survive AI: 1) development of alternative energies, 2) health biosciences, and 3) development of artificial intelligence.

However, despite the decline in fields in the world of work, Gates highlights that knowledge areas such as research and education will be key in a world that is becoming increasingly automated and organized around artificial intelligence.

You can read the full analysis of Bill Gates here. The topic of work and artificial intelligence was also the subject of another interesting text by Gates, which can be seen here.