- ChatGPT 4o lists jobs in India that could be replaced by the AI chatbot
- Chatbot claims there is 95 per cent probability that a data entry clerk’s job will be replaced by AI
- Some tech leaders in India, however, see hope despite AI impact on jobs
- The predictions by ChatGPT 4o offer insights into potential job transformations in India due to AI advancements.
- While concerns about job loss exist, there is optimism about AI’s role as an enabler and its potential to create new opportunities.
Layoffs in the global tech industry, particularly among software developers, web developers, and data scientists, have heightened concerns about job displacement. Prominent figures like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Former HCL CEO Vineet Nayar suggest that basic coding tasks may be automated in the future, reducing demand for human coders.
Over the weekend, a post on X prompted ChatGPT 4o to list jobs susceptible to replacement by AI in India. The AI was asked to explain why it could perform those jobs better than humans and predict the likelihood of replacement.
Data Entry Clerk: ChatGPT 4o predicts a 95% chance of this role being replaced, citing faster processing and fewer errors.
Telemarketer, Customer Service Representative, Market Research Analyst, Copywriter: These roles also have high probabilities of replacement due to the AI’s efficiency.
Graphic Designer, News Reporter: ChatGPT 4o assigns a 50% probability of replacement for these roles, indicating some level of uncertainty.
At the OpenAI Spring Updates event, the introduction of GPT 4o was announced, boasting improved speed, cost-effectiveness, and higher rate limits compared to previous models.
Professor Debabrata Das highlights the creation of new jobs in AI development, applications, services, and support systems. Varun Gupta from Boult co-founder shares optimism, viewing AI as an enabler rather than a replacement, emphasizing its role in enhancing human productivity and quality.
Gupta and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg suggest that AI is not yet capable of fully replacing humans or achieving peak efficiency. While AI can automate routine tasks, human creativity and problem-solving abilities remain essential for addressing new challenges and developing innovative solutions.
The predictions by ChatGPT 4o offer insights into potential job transformations in India due to AI advancements. While concerns about job loss exist, there is optimism about AI’s role as an enabler and its potential to create new opportunities. Human creativity and problem-solving skills will continue to complement AI advancements, ensuring a symbiotic relationship between humans and technology. As AI evolves, it will likely redefine job roles rather than completely replace them, fostering innovation and productivity in various industries.
(With inputs from agencies)
