Is AI Coming for Your Job?

The Prompt

"AI isn't the enemy. It's a tool." That's the mantra Jim Carter dives into in this eye-opening episode. If you've ever found yourself lying awake at night wondering if AI will snatch your job, you're not alone. But Jim's here to tell you that it's not all doom and gloom. Sure, AI is shaking things up, but it's also opening doors to new opportunities.

Jim kicks things off by comparing the AI revolution to the dawn of computers in the workplace. Remember the panic back then? Spoiler alert: we adapted, and we'll do it again. While some jobs are indeed on the chopping block—like those 200,000 finance roles Wall Street's worried about—there's a silver lining. Companies are investing big bucks into reskilling their workforce. Microsoft, for instance, is pouring $3.5 billion into AI training. Why? Because it's cheaper to upskill than to hire fresh talent.

The episode is packed with juicy insights, like how 40% of jobs will morph due to AI, and how AI-related roles in the U.S. have surged by 25% in just one year. Jim paints a picture of a future where AI Trainers, Automation Architects, and AI Ethics Managers are in high demand, with salaries to match.

Jim doesn't sugarcoat the challenges, but urges listeners to embrace the change, not fear it. His advice? Start learning about AI and find ways to integrate it into your work.

Feeling inspired? Join Jim's Slack community, https://jimcarter.me/ctrl-alt-build-ai-community/, where innovators and curious minds share their experiments, ideas, and tools that move the needle. Remember, the future of work is a partnership between humans and AI. Embrace the change and let's build the future together.