Generative AI poised to replace 2.4 million US jobs by 2030

Forrester predicts that generative AI will replace 2.4 million US jobs by 2030, mostly white-collar roles, such as technical writers, proofreaders, copywriters, and administrative positions. But ironically, other forms of automation will displace more jobs.

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(Chart showing how much different types of jobs can expect to be influenced by technology)

Concerns about Generative AI

• While the Generative AI impact is significant, other forms of automation are set to cause more widespread job displacement.
• The most impacted group will be middle-class, college-educated, white-collar workers, specifically those earning above $60,000 annually.

Creative professionals stand to benefit

• Interestingly, workers in creative industries will likely utilize generative AI tools in their jobs rather than being replaced. This includes editors, writers, authors, poets, and lyricists.
• However, the use of such tools as ChatGPT may result in inconsistent outputs and even "coherent nonsense", leading to potential performance issues.

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