As the AI ‘grim reaper’ haunts more creative jobs, OpenAI’s CTO says, “maybe they shouldn’t have existed in the first place..if it is not very high quality”

The rapid prevalence of generative AI is claiming more jobs from creatives.

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“Some creative jobs maybe will go away. But maybe they shouldn’t have been there in the first place — you know, if the content that comes out of it is not very high quality,” said OpenAI’s chief technology officer Mira Murati in aninterviewat The Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth University last month (viaFortune).

While it remains debatable whetherAI is a fad, it is revolutionizing how companies and organizations look at work. The downside is that many professions might be rendered obsolete in the foreseeable future, with the prevalence of sophisticated AI tools likeChatGPT, DALL-E 3 image generation technology,Copilot, and more.

Though seemingly lobotomized, tools like Image Creator from Designer (formerly Bing Image Creator) and ChatGPT are on theprecipice of taking over architecture and interior design jobs. The powerful tools can generate complex structural and interior designs within seconds. What’s more, you can fine-tune the output using prompts to your liking without necessarily having to part with wads of cash, not forgetting the wait periods till you get the final design draft.

According to OpenAI’s CTO:

“I’m not an economist, but I certainly anticipate that a lot of jobs will change. Some jobs will be lost, some jobs will be gained.”

The OpenAI executive foresees a future where AI will automate repetitive jobs and tasks. Creative jobs are at risk, too. How easy is it to create a song, write an article, or generate immaculate art pieces using AI right now? And while the quality standards might raise questions, AI almost gets the job done right.OpenAI’s new flagship GPT-4o modelships with reasoning capabilities, with demos showing its vast capabilities inwriting and detecting errors in codeand even composing jingles on queue.

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Elon Musk recently shared his predictions of a future whereAI takes over all jobs, turning work into a hobby. Similarly, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang indicated that we’re on the verge of reachingthe next wave of AI with self-driving cars and humanoid robotsat the forefront.

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Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index reportindicates most recruiters won’t hire anyone without an AI aptitude. This has prompted people to upscale in the vast AI landscape to secure their jobs, prompting “a 142x increase in LinkedIn members adding AI skills like Copilot and ChatGPT to their profiles.” But perhaps more surprisingly, executives have openly expressed fear of a lack of sufficient talent to fill vacancies in their companies. This is contrary to the popular belief thatAI is claiming jobs from people.

In a separate report, the banking sector could be on AI’s chopping board next, withapproximately 54% of jobs susceptible to automation. NVIDIA CEO also claimscoding is dead in the water as a career optionand recommends seeking alternative paths in biology, education, manufacturing, or farming.

But AI claiming jobs from professionals doesn’t seem to be the end of the vigorous cycle. In a new report, a significant publication adopted a new AI strategy where the technology did most of the writers' work to save on cost. Over 60 writers and editors lost their jobs, leading to a new trend. Publications are now hiring writers to review AI-generated content for grammar mistakes andadd the human touchbut for less pay.

Kevin Okemwa is a seasoned tech journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with lots of experience covering the latest trends and developments in the industry at Windows Central. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has written for leading publications such as OnMSFT, MakeUseOf, and Windows Report, providing insightful analysis and breaking news on everything revolving around the Microsoft ecosystem. You’ll also catch him occasionally contributing at iMore about Apple and AI. While AFK and not busy following the ever-emerging trends in tech, you can find him exploring the world or listening to music.