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Ask HN: How many jobs will AI eliminate? Which ones are safe?

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Re: Ask HN: How many jobs will AI eliminate? Which ones are safe?

#41
These threads show off one thing: that the world is full of bullshit jobs, and companies selling bullshit products.

If you work in AEC, youll see how far away we are from "fully replacing" anything.

Are we really going to start erected skyscrapers and bridges, wait for them to collapse, then wait for the gov to slap AI on the wrist?

Get a job in building engineering, mech eng and come back to me. Theres a lot of ML and assistance, but humans are still thinking and collaborating.

Re: Ask HN: How many jobs will AI eliminate? Which ones are safe?

#42

Earlier quoted context omitted.

How many people call a plumber, HVAC, or auto repairman because they don't want to fix it themselves vs don't know how to fix it?

I'm guessing the overlap of those who know how to fix it with those willing to pay is not that large.

That could be because those who really know how to fix it, have a pretty good idea how much expertise and effort the fix requires. They are less willing to be overcharged or have unnecessary options added.
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