AI is already taking jobs, research shows. Routine tasks are the first to go - F

[rcjordan]

https://www.fastcompany.com/91229781/ai-is-already-taking-jobs-research-shows-routine-tasks-are-the-first-to-go

A new study shows a 21% reduction in demand for freelance jobs that are automation-prone and don't require consistent human attention.

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https://fortune.com/2024/11/12/recession-could-create-an-abrupt-shift-in-ai-adoption-thats-when-you-really-see-the-effects-of-automation/

AI will replace workers permanently in a recession, IMF official | Fortune

[rcjordan]

There is a previous image post here about the Artisan company at a convention booth hawking employee replacement.  Couldn't find it.

[buckworks]

American cops are using AI to draft police reports, and the ACLU isn't happy

https://www.theregister.com/2024/12/12/aclu_ai_police_report/

[buckworks]

A phone company developed an AI 'granny' to beat scammers at their own game

https://www.npr.org/2024/12/10/nx-s1-5220362/daisy-ai-granny-o2-fraud-spam-prevention

[littleman]

On the topic of AI taking away jobs, you could definitely feel it in the bay area.  I've had conversations with many people looking for work who had jobs that are tech related.  I've done about 150 applications myself and have only gotten a callback on three to date.  I am going in a different direction now.