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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Any and every White Collar profession theoretically is at risk with AI.

As an example, NYT said the advertising industry is actually getting hammered right now by AI...and the creatives are the most impacted.

Top Creatives made nominally more in the 1980s then they do today because of AI and digital advertising (and AI's role in data analysis).  Everyone in the industry was pissed by Coca Cola's AI commercials...but guess what, the average consumer could care less.

AI is also chipping away at film making...people arent' filming AI scripts, but now AI is used to create storyboards, create digital effects, etc.

The trades are relatively immune...but not completely immune. [b] Supposedly, new HVAC systems, boilers, etc. will incorporate AI technology to make it easier to do DIY stuff and to alert to any major fixes before those fixes are needed.  Will eliminate the need for annual maintenance.  All these add up to fewer visits from trades people and far fewer emergency fixes (that are usually at a premium)[/b].

So...who knows.[/quote]

Sorry but I don't think AI is changing any filters, cleaning out bug screens or de-calcifying the hot water heater for you (basically, someone needs to shut off the water supply, a human has to hook up hoses that pumps vinegar-ish solution thru the appliance continually for a set time, then unhook the hoses, recap those openings, turn the water back on, etc..). AI has already been started in Building Automation Systems Technology but it still needs human oversight. And the fact is, the BAS systems (basically AI) will alert for maintenance needs, but as has been typical for pre-AI, human procrastination is a problem. Unless the BAS system makes loud annoying noises, some people, especially homeowners, tend to put maintenance off until it's too late. 
Some of us are diligent about oil changes for our car.
And some will drive their car to the ground despite this common knowledge about oil changes.

The reason trades people tend to show up is because the homeowner goofed or is lazy.

When it comes to machinery, I think there are many limitations. There is still a lot of drudgery. 
Now if AI can whip up healthy dinners for me every night of the week, empty my dishwasher and fold my laundry, that would be great.[/quote]

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