Despite the fact that artificial intelligence is changing our approach to work, some professions are still exclusively human. Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a leading technology expert, spoke about a profession that no machine can replace.
In a recent interview with French public radio France Inter, quoted by the blog Le Ravi, Bill Gates admitted, “I’m afraid too,” talking about the rapid development of artificial intelligence.
At the same time, Gates emphasized the potential of artificial intelligence. The World Economic Forum estimates that AI could lead to the loss of about 85 million jobs worldwide by 2030. But, on the other hand, new technologies can create about 97 million new jobs in all sectors. This shift promises to change the labor market in a complex but potentially beneficial way.
Of all the professions discussed by Gates, programming, even a century from now, will still be 100% a human profession, the quoted source notes. In this regard, Gates emphasized the unique human qualities underlying programming: creativity and judgment that no machine can reproduce.
Of course, AI can automate repetitive tasks such as debugging code. But the essence of programming, innovative problem solving and the development of new solutions, depends on a deep understanding of human nature. Gates is sure that writing code is not only a set of commands, but also understanding complex tasks and developing personalized responses.