AI and the Future of Work
Professional Reskilling
Type of AI: narrow
Function: support personalized training
Example: Coursera recommends courses based on user history
Creative Work and AI
Type of AI: generative
Function: assist in content creation, design, and music
Example: AI creates drafts of articles or musical compositions, but humans finalize them
AI in Remote Work
Type of AI: hybrid
Function: automate scheduling, responses, and productivity analysis
Example: Notion AI and Grammarly help remote professionals organize information
Knowledge Economy
Type of AI: data-driven, hybrid
Function: process large volumes of information for strategic insights
Example: market analysis platforms predict consumer trends
Impact by Country
United Kingdom: narrow + data-driven AI; optimizes healthcare and finance sectors (e.g., NHS scheduling exams)
United States: narrow + reactive AI; automates logistics and transportation (e.g., Amazon and FedEx optimizing routes and inventory)
Future Work Scenarios
Type of AI: hybrid and generative
Function: human–AI collaboration
Example: a human designer + generative AI create advertising campaigns faster and more personalized
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