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AI's impact on jobs, tech's touchy topic
"Stop Hiring Humans" read a provocative sign at an AI conference in Las Vegas, where the impact of new artificial intelligence models on the world of work had sparked some unease. "We're not worried about tiptoeing around. We're sparking the conversation," said Fahad Alam of Artisan, a startup, at the HumanX AI event. The San Francisco company is promoting AI agents -- virtual sales representatives that identify potential customers, contact them, write emails, and schedule appointments. AI agents, which are supposed to make decisions that are usually made by humans, have become the latest buzzword of the generative AI story that began with the release of ChatGPT in 2022. With its offering, Artisan's typical avatar, Ava, costs 96% less than a human performing the same tasks, according to the company's website. The startup's straight-to-the-point approach sharply contrasts with most generative AI companies, who tread cautiously on whether ChatGPT-like technologies will leave human workers unemployed by the wayside. "I don't fundamentally think it's about displacing employees as much as better leveraging them for the things only humans can do," said Josh Constine of SignalFire, a venture capital firm. Predictions can vary wildly. Goldman Sachs estimates AI could eliminate 300 million jobs globally through automation. A 2024 Metrigy report found 89% of firms surveyed reduced customer relations staff in the previous year due to generative AI. On the other hand, 70% of major companies surveyed by the World Economic Forum said they planned to hire workers with AI-related skills in the coming years. "It's natural evolution," said Joe Murphy of D-iD, which offers video avatars and recently struck a partnership with Microsoft. "Like the car's invention, AI will create a new sector. Jobs will be created and lost simultaneously." Supporting this theory, data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows jobs for secretaries and administrative assistants fell from 4.1 million to 3.4 million between 1992 and 2023, coinciding with the rise of office computing. During the same period, the number of computer scientists more than doubled, from approximately 500,000 to 1.2 million. Still, given the sensitivities about replacing humans, some advise discretion. "You're selling software that replaces a significant part of their team," said Tomasz Tunguz, founder of Theory Ventures. "You can't sell that overtly." "Some clients candidly don't want it known they're using AI," added Alam. 'Inevitable' There is little doubt that some kind of upheaval of the workplace is underway, but its precise impact remains uncertain. Analysts predict job losses for programmers, call center operators, translators, and travel agents. However, others caution against taking bold statements -- or reassurances -- by startups at face value. "Technology innovators learn communication skills by overstating the positive, underplaying the negative," said Mark Hass, marketing professor at Arizona State University. But many startups reject the notion they're misleading on job impacts. "The majority of people we're talking to aren't doing this because of efficiency. They're doing this because of top-line revenue growth," said Paloma Ochi of Decagon, a marketing AI startup. "And when the business grows, that's good for everyone. There are going to be more jobs for humans within that business." "Most customers don't want to let people go," said Joshua Rumsey, a senior sales engineer at Aisera, whose AI agents are used in finance and HR. Though they are "looking to grow without hiring new agents as existing ones leave." Given the disruptions, Hass advocated for greater transparency, warning that surprising the public with negative impacts on livelihoods could lead to backlash. "Talking about the implications doesn't weaken the case for AI, because I think it's inevitable. Not talking about it in a wholesome way creates the opportunity for misunderstanding," he said.
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AI's impact on jobs, tech's touchy topic
New York (AFP) - "Stop Hiring Humans" read a provocative sign at an AI conference in Las Vegas, where the impact of new artificial intelligence models on the world of work had sparked some unease. "We're not worried about tiptoeing around. We're sparking the conversation," said Fahad Alam of Artisan, a startup, at the HumanX AI event. The San Francisco company is promoting AI agents -- virtual sales representatives that identify potential customers, contact them, write emails, and schedule appointments. AI agents, which are supposed to make decisions that are usually made by humans, have become the latest buzzword of the generative AI story that began with the release of ChatGPT in 2022. With its offering, Artisan's typical avatar, Ava, costs 96 percent less than a human performing the same tasks, according to the company's website. The startup's straight-to-the-point approach sharply contrasts with most generative AI companies, who tread cautiously on whether ChatGPT-like technologies will leave human workers unemployed by the wayside. "I don't fundamentally think it's about displacing employees as much as better leveraging them for the things only humans can do," said Josh Constine of SignalFire, a venture capital firm. Predictions can vary wildly. Goldman Sachs estimates AI could eliminate 300 million jobs globally through automation. An 2024 Metrigy report found 89 percent of firms surveyed reduced customer relations staff in the previous year due to generative AI. On the other hand, 70 percent of major companies surveyed by the World Economic Forum said they planned to hire workers with AI-related skills in the coming years. "It's natural evolution," said Joe Murphy of D-iD, which offers video avatars and recently struck a partnership with Microsoft. "Like the car's invention, AI will create a new sector. Jobs will be created and lost simultaneously." Supporting this theory, data from the US Department of Labor shows jobs for secretaries and administrative assistants fell from 4.1 million to 3.4 million between 1992 and 2023, coinciding with the rise of office computing. During the same period, the number of computer scientists more than doubled, from approximately 500,000 to 1.2 million. Still, given the sensitivities about replacing humans, some advise discretion. "You're selling software that replaces a significant part of their team," said Tomasz Tunguz, founder of Theory Ventures. "You can't sell that overtly." "Some clients candidly don't want it known they're using AI," added Alam. 'Inevitable' There is little doubt that some kind of upheaval of the workplace is underway, but its precise impact remains uncertain. Analysts predict job losses for programmers, call center operators, translators, and travel agents. However, others caution against taking bold statements -- or reassurances -- by startups at face value. "Technology innovators learn communication skills by overstating the positive, underplaying the negative," said Mark Hass, marketing professor at Arizona State University. But many startups reject the notion they're misleading on job impacts. "The majority of people we're talking to aren't doing this because of efficiency. They're doing this because of top-line revenue growth," said Paloma Ochi of Decagon, a marketing AI startup. "And when the business grows, that's good for everyone. There are going to be more jobs for humans within that business." "Most customers don't want to let people go," said Joshua Rumsey, a senior sales engineer at Aisera, whose AI agents are used in finance and HR. Though they are "looking to grow without hiring new agents as existing ones leave." Given the disruptions, Hass advocated for greater transparency, warning that surprising the public with negative impacts on livelihoods could lead to backlash. "Talking about the implications doesn't weaken the case for AI, because I think it's inevitable. Not talking about it in a wholesome way creates the opportunity for misunderstanding," he said.
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AI's impact on jobs, tech's touchy topic - VnExpress International
"We're not worried about tiptoeing around. We're sparking the conversation," said Fahad Alam of Artisan, a startup, at the HumanX AI event. The San Francisco company is promoting AI agents -- virtual sales representatives that identify potential customers, contact them, write emails, and schedule appointments. AI agents, which are supposed to make decisions that are usually made by humans, have become the latest buzzword of the generative AI story that began with the release of ChatGPT in 2022. With its offering, Artisan's typical avatar, Ava, costs 96% less than a human performing the same tasks, according to the company's website. The startup's straight-to-the-point approach sharply contrasts with most generative AI companies, who tread cautiously on whether ChatGPT-like technologies will leave human workers unemployed by the wayside. "I don't fundamentally think it's about displacing employees as much as better leveraging them for the things only humans can do," said Josh Constine of SignalFire, a venture capital firm. Predictions can vary wildly. Goldman Sachs estimates AI could eliminate 300 million jobs globally through automation. An 2024 Metrigy report found 89% of firms surveyed reduced customer relations staff in the previous year due to generative AI. On the other hand, 70% of major companies surveyed by the World Economic Forum said they planned to hire workers with AI-related skills in the coming years. "It's natural evolution," said Joe Murphy of D-iD, which offers video avatars and recently struck a partnership with Microsoft. "Like the car's invention, AI will create a new sector. Jobs will be created and lost simultaneously." Supporting this theory, data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows jobs for secretaries and administrative assistants fell from 4.1 million to 3.4 million between 1992 and 2023, coinciding with the rise of office computing. During the same period, the number of computer scientists more than doubled, from approximately 500,000 to 1.2 million. Still, given the sensitivities about replacing humans, some advise discretion. "You're selling software that replaces a significant part of their team," said Tomasz Tunguz, founder of Theory Ventures. "You can't sell that overtly." "Some clients candidly don't want it known they're using AI," added Alam. 'Inevitable' There is little doubt that some kind of upheaval of the workplace is underway, but its precise impact remains uncertain. Analysts predict job losses for programmers, call center operators, translators, and travel agents. However, others caution against taking bold statements -- or reassurances -- by startups at face value. "Technology innovators learn communication skills by overstating the positive, underplaying the negative," said Mark Hass, marketing professor at Arizona State University. But many startups reject the notion they're misleading on job impacts. "The majority of people we're talking to aren't doing this because of efficiency. They're doing this because of top-line revenue growth," said Paloma Ochi of Decagon, a marketing AI startup. "And when the business grows, that's good for everyone. There are going to be more jobs for humans within that business." "Most customers don't want to let people go," said Joshua Rumsey, a senior sales engineer at Aisera, whose AI agents are used in finance and HR. Though they are "looking to grow without hiring new agents as existing ones leave." Given the disruptions, Hass advocated for greater transparency, warning that surprising the public with negative impacts on livelihoods could lead to backlash. "Talking about the implications doesn't weaken the case for AI, because I think it's inevitable. Not talking about it in a wholesome way creates the opportunity for misunderstanding," he said.
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AI's impact on jobs, tech's touchy topic
NEW YORK (AFP) - "Stop Hiring Humans" read a provocative sign at an AI conference in Las Vegas, where the impact of new artificial intelligence models on the world of work had sparked some unease. "We're not worried about tiptoeing around. We're sparking the conversation," said Fahad Alam of Artisan, a startup, at the HumanX AI event. The San Francisco company is promoting AI agents -- virtual sales representatives that identify potential customers, contact them, write emails, and schedule appointments. AI agents, which are supposed to make decisions that are usually made by humans, have become the latest buzzword of the generative AI story that began with the release of ChatGPT in 2022. With its offering, Artisan's typical avatar, Ava, costs 96 per cent less than a human performing the same tasks, according to the company's website. The startup's straight-to-the-point approach sharply contrasts with most generative AI companies, who tread cautiously on whether ChatGPT-like technologies will leave human workers unemployed by the wayside. "I don't fundamentally think it's about displacing employees as much as better leveraging them for the things only humans can do," said Josh Constine of SignalFire, a venture capital firm. Predictions can vary wildly. Goldman Sachs estimates AI could eliminate 300 million jobs globally through automation. An 2024 Metrigy report found 89 per cent of firms surveyed reduced customer relations staff in the previous year due to generative AI. On the other hand, 70 per cent of major companies surveyed by the World Economic Forum said they planned to hire workers with AI-related skills in the coming years. "It's natural evolution," said Joe Murphy of D-iD, which offers video avatars and recently struck a partnership with Microsoft. "Like the car's invention, AI will create a new sector. Jobs will be created and lost simultaneously." Supporting this theory, data from the US Department of Labor shows jobs for secretaries and administrative assistants fell from 4.1 million to 3.4 million between 1992 and 2023, coinciding with the rise of office computing. During the same period, the number of computer scientists more than doubled, from approximately 500,000 to 1.2 million. Still, given the sensitivities about replacing humans, some advise discretion. "You're selling software that replaces a significant part of their team," said Tomasz Tunguz, founder of Theory Ventures. "You can't sell that overtly." "Some clients candidly don't want it known they're using AI," added Alam. There is little doubt that some kind of upheaval of the workplace is underway, but its precise impact remains uncertain. Analysts predict job losses for programmers, call center operators, translators, and travel agents. However, others caution against taking bold statements -- or reassurances -- by startups at face value. "Technology innovators learn communication skills by overstating the positive, underplaying the negative," said Mark Hass, marketing professor at Arizona State University. But many startups reject the notion they're misleading on job impacts. "The majority of people we're talking to aren't doing this because of efficiency. They're doing this because of top-line revenue growth," said Paloma Ochi of Decagon, a marketing AI startup. "And when the business grows, that's good for everyone. There are going to be more jobs for humans within that business." "Most customers don't want to let people go," said Joshua Rumsey, a senior sales engineer at Aisera, whose AI agents are used in finance and HR. Though they are "looking to grow without hiring new agents as existing ones leave." Given the disruptions, Hass advocated for greater transparency, warning that surprising the public with negative impacts on livelihoods could lead to backlash. "Talking about the implications doesn't weaken the case for AI, because I think it's inevitable. Not talking about it in a wholesome way creates the opportunity for misunderstanding," he said.
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A provocative sign at an AI conference sparks debate about artificial intelligence's role in job displacement and creation, highlighting the tech industry's mixed messages on AI's impact on employment.
At a recent AI conference in Las Vegas, a provocative sign reading "Stop Hiring Humans" ignited a heated debate about the impact of artificial intelligence on the job market. Fahad Alam of Artisan, a San Francisco-based startup, defended the bold statement, saying, "We're not worried about tiptoeing around. We're sparking the conversation" 1. Artisan is at the forefront of promoting AI agents, virtual sales representatives that can perform tasks traditionally done by humans at a fraction of the cost.
AI agents, capable of making decisions usually reserved for humans, have become the latest buzzword in the generative AI landscape. Artisan's AI avatar, Ava, reportedly costs 96% less than a human performing the same tasks 12. This stark contrast in efficiency has raised concerns about potential job displacement.
However, the tech industry remains divided on the issue. Josh Constine of SignalFire, a venture capital firm, argues, "I don't fundamentally think it's about displacing employees as much as better leveraging them for the things only humans can do" 123. This sentiment is echoed by Joe Murphy of D-iD, who likens the AI revolution to the invention of cars, suggesting that while some jobs will be lost, new ones will be created 1234.
The potential impact of AI on employment varies widely across different studies and predictions:
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor provides some historical context:
Given the sensitive nature of job displacement, some industry experts advise caution in messaging. Tomasz Tunguz of Theory Ventures warns, "You're selling software that replaces a significant part of their team. You can't sell that overtly" 1234. This discretion is reflected in client behavior, with some preferring to keep their AI adoption under wraps 1234.
Many AI startups reject the notion that they're misleading about job impacts. Paloma Ochi of Decagon, a marketing AI startup, argues that their clients are primarily focused on revenue growth rather than efficiency, which could lead to more jobs in the long run 1234. Joshua Rumsey of Aisera notes that while their clients aren't looking to let people go, they are aiming to grow without hiring new agents as existing ones leave 1234.
Mark Hass, a marketing professor at Arizona State University, advocates for greater transparency in discussing AI's impact on jobs. He warns that surprising the public with negative impacts on livelihoods could lead to backlash 1234. Hass emphasizes, "Talking about the implications doesn't weaken the case for AI, because I think it's inevitable. Not talking about it in a wholesome way creates the opportunity for misunderstanding" 1234.
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The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 predicts that AI could create 170 million new jobs while eliminating 92 million, resulting in a net increase of 78 million jobs globally by 2030. The report also highlights the changing skill demands and the need for workforce adaptation in the face of AI advancements.
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Artisan, an AI startup, launches a provocative billboard campaign in San Francisco with the tagline "Stop Hiring Humans," igniting debate about AI's impact on employment and ethical marketing practices.
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Anthropic's new Economic Index analyzes AI usage across industries, showing software engineering and technical writing as top adopters, while highlighting AI's role in augmenting rather than replacing human work.
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The OECD's latest report reveals that generative AI is set to significantly impact high-skilled jobs in metropolitan areas, challenging previous assumptions about automation's effects on the workforce.
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Lattice AI, founded by Jack Altman, proposes integrating AI 'workers' into companies. The concept raises questions about the future of work and AI's role in the workforce.
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