Have you experienced the impact of the ‘digital tsunami’ known as Artificial Intelligence (AI)? What once seemed like a costly futuristic gadget is now entering our workplaces, not to greet us, but to take
our jobs. This threat is no longer confined to factory workers but extends to the “white-collar” jobs we once considered secure.
AI has made significant inroads into various sectors, leading to widespread layoffs in the tech industry. Companies are urging employees to enhance their skills and become more adept with AI. From coding complexities to the creativity involved in content writing, AI has infiltrated all domains previously dominated by human intellect.
25 Jobs On AI’s Radar: Who Is Most At Risk?
Jobs such as data entry clerks, typists, and receptionists are among the first to be impacted. Further, roles like software testing, junior coding, and basic content writing are now under threat. Models like ChatGPT and Cloud can produce error-free code and generate articles, reducing the demand for entry-level staff. While customer support and telemarketing are fully transitioning to AI voice bots.
Here are 25 jobs that are at risk due to AI:
Administrative and back-office
1 – Data Entry Clerk: Highest risk area.
2 – Administrative and Executive Secretaries: AI is better at managing schedules and emails.
3 – Accounting and bookkeeping clerks: Financial data is now balanced by AI tools.
4 – Payroll Clerk: Salary and tax calculations are now fully automated.
5 – Statistical and Financial Assistant: Data crunching is now AI’s responsibility.
Customer service and sales
6 – Bank tellers and related clerks: Digital banking has reduced the need for these roles.
7 – Cashiers and ticket clerks: Self-checkout machines are replacing them.
8 – Postal Service Clerk: Sorting and data management are now mechanised.
9 – Telemarketers: AI voice bots are now making calls in human voices.
10 – Door-to-door sales: Digital marketing and AI targeting have transformed this role.
Media, writing and legal
11 – Proofreaders and copy editors: Grammarly and AI tools are now more accurate.
12 – Translators and interpreters: Real-time AI translation is now global.
13 – Junior Legal Researchers/Paralegals: Finding case studies is now a matter of seconds for AI.
14 – Junior Content Writers: Basic articles are now written by chatbots.
15 – Technical Writers: AI is now drafting manuals.
Technical and creative
16 – Software Testers (QA): Automated testing has replaced them.
17 – Graphic Designers (Basic Level): AI image generators are impacting this role.
18 – Data Analyst (Beginner Level): AI recognises patterns much faster.
19 – Librarians and File Clerks: Digital cataloguing has become AI-based.
20 – Map Makers and Cartographers: GPS and AI mapping are now real-time.
Logistics and manufacturing
21 – Stock Clerk and Inventory Manager: Warehouse AI now manages stock.
22 – Assembly Line Workers: Robotic automation is expanding.
23 – Logistics planners: Route optimisation is now handled by algorithms.
24 – Insurance Claim Processors: AI is now settling claims instantly.
25 – Travel Consultants: Personalised AI trip planners have reduced their relevance.
How to win the war against AI?
According to experts, the only people who will survive in the job sector are those who become “AI-natives,” reported News18 Hindi. This means learning to work with AI is no longer optional but mandatory. Soft skills, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence are areas where AI cannot currently match humans.
