Here are the ‘robot proof’ jobs that can resist the coming AI invasion
Researchers say jobs that involve dealing directly with people are likely to stay safe
By Beth Corsentino
A recent study found that more than half of Americans are afraid they will lose their job to a robot. While plenty of jobs could be in jeopardy, there are certain fields that could be considered “robot proof.”
Lee Rainie, director of Internet and technology research at the Pew Research Centre, calls these positions “high touch jobs” that are not in danger of being outsourced, he explained to CNBC’s “On The Money” recently. Fox example, positions like hair stylists, doctors, nurses or even physical therapists could turn into high growth industries.
“Anything that involves dealing directly with the public and taking care of them, either their needs in health or other places” are likely to survive the robot onslaught, Rainie said. According to him, analysts also see a trend in in so-called S.T.E.M jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math. In particular, Lee pointed out algorithm writers and assessors in demand.
Education and re-training will also keep automation at bay. Rainie said companies, colleges and even high schools are offering programmes to keep up with the evolving workplace.
“The business model of higher education is one of the ones that is being deeply disrupted,” he told CNBC.