People Keep Asking Which Jobs AI Will Replace - But Is That Even the Right Question?
Summary
The article argues that AI is not yet replacing entire jobs but is instead automating small, time-consuming tasks like drafting, summarizing, and data cleaning. This shift may transform the nature of work faster than traditional job displacement.
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