Artificial intelligence has many useful applications in the workforce, from automating customer service workflows to quickly processing massive scientific data sets, but systems with this technology can’t do everything.
There are jobs and professions that will continue to exist no matter how advanced humanity becomes, and no matter how advanced artificial intelligence and robots become, it is unlikely that artificial intelligence will be able to replace jobs that require human skills such as judgment, creativity, physical dexterity, and emotional intelligence, according to the “Future of Jobs Report 2023” issued by About the World Economic Forum, an in-depth analysis of how jobs and skills will evolve over the next five years.
According to the report, the skills most in demand by employers over the next five years will include analytical thinking, empathy and active listening, leadership and social influence.
Overall, 50% of organizations expect AI to eventually lead to job growth, while only 25% see it leading to job losses, according to the forum’s report.
Another report – prepared by the American Employment Institute – indicated that the jobs that are safest from artificial intelligence and automation are those that require human qualities that a robot cannot imitate, and that the most creative fields, which do not adhere to strict routines, will reduce the risk of artificial intelligence replacing jobs.
In this report, Al Jazeera Net reviews more than 100 jobs in various sectors that require humans to perform them and cannot be dispensed with now and in the future, according to what was mentioned by a number of specialized websites and platforms, including Forbes, the American Employment Institute, the World Economic Forum, and the UpWork platform.
AI-resistant jobs
These are the ten jobs that are resistant to artificial intelligence, and are expected to witness the highest growth rate by 2032, according to a report by the American Employment Institute.
- Nurses (growth rate by 2032 is about 45.7%)
- Physician assistants 27.6%
- Mental health counselors 22.1%
- Nursing teachers 21.5%
- Coaches and scouts 20%
- Athletic trainers 17.5%
- Physical therapists (physical therapy) 16.9%
- Orthotics and prosthetists 16.8%
- Occupational therapists 13.9%
Functions that are indispensable to humans
These are lists of 132 jobs in which humans are indispensable in various sectors:
1- Healthcare sector jobs
Jobs in the health sector are jobs with a low risk of automation, because they are complex and require flexibility, and medical situations can be unpredictable and require special human skills that artificial intelligence does not possess.
AI technologies cannot replace the individual human interaction or interpersonal skills of healthcare workers. From bedside care to mental health support, people will continue to be an essential part of healthcare.
However, healthcare is not immune to the influence of artificial intelligence. Generative AI in healthcare has a number of uses, including helping professionals with some repetitive tasks such as transcribing doctor’s notes or organizing data sets in Excel, among others.
- Healthcare jobs that will not be replaced by artificial intelligence
- general practitioner
- surgeon
- psychologist
- Preventive medicine doctors
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors
- Sports medicine doctors
- Obstetricians and gynecologists
- Dermatologists
- Dentists
- Nurse practitioners
- Advanced psychiatric nurses
- Critical care nurses
- Nurses specializing in clinical nursing
- Physician assistants
- Physical therapist
- Paramedics
- Midwives
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
- Orthodontists
- Emergency management managers
- Neuropsychologists
- Mental health counselor
- Orthotics and prosthetics specialist
- Occupational therapist
- Marital and family therapist
- Music therapist
2- Creative and artistic fields
While AI tools, such as the AI Image Generator, may appear to be creating unique creative or artistic content, in reality they are merely recombining elements that have been fed to them through training data.
Many creative endeavors involve making something by hand, and it is difficult to replace these creative endeavors with any form of artificial intelligence.
Even for computer-based creative work, the output produced by an AI tool is always predictable, based on the information it is fed. But these algorithms and programs simply cannot produce unique creativity the way the human mind does.
- Creative jobs that AI will not replace
- sculptor
- Jeweler (jewelry maker)
- Theater actor
- watchmaker
- Glass blower
- calligrapher
- Blacksmith
- Circus artist
- Mural painter
- mannequin
- Social media influencer
- Interior and exhibition designer
- Landscape architect
3- Education sector
Artificial Intelligence is undoubtedly a useful research and study tool. However, it cannot replace education led by a knowledgeable individual. Learning directly from someone with expertise in a particular field may give you insights that you will not get from interacting with AI, or reading a book.
Humans will also remain a vital part of academic research, because generative AI tools can only work with pre-existing information and data sets, but are unable to find new information.
Educational jobs that will not be replaced by artificial intelligence
- Class teacher
- Director of Education from Kindergarten to Secondary Level
- Specialist in special education
- Scientific researcher
- dated
- Archaeologist
- Fitness and wellness guru
- Social work teacher
- Art, drama and music teacher
- Architecture teacher
4- Press, media and communication
Social media platforms are full of chatter about ways to use AI technology in research, writing, journalism, and even video production. However, AI will not completely replace all media and communications-related jobs.
While a reporter or columnist may use artificial intelligence to help him organize his notes, humans will continue to fill most of these roles.
- Media jobs will not be replaced by artificial intelligence
- Chief/Editor-in-Chief
- News reporter
- TV reporter on site
- Investigative journalist
- Editorial columnist
- press photographer
- TV news anchor
- Preparer of specialized talk shows
- Heads of specialized departments
- Talk show host
- Awards ceremony host
- Seminar director
- TV director
- managing editor
5- Skilled professions
An AI chatbot may be able to tell you information about how to properly install a pipe or connect a light bulb, but it cannot actually carry out the task, so there will always be a need for humans with experience in the skilled trades, construction, engineering, and other disciplines related to building. Homes or basic infrastructure.
- Skilled jobs will not be replaced by artificial intelligence
- Roofer
- Construction worker
- Building and home electrician
- Auto electrician
- mechanical
- plumber
- joiner
- Construction teacher
- Pipe installation technician
- mechanical
- Hajar (building stone)
- Civil engineer
- structural engineer
- Transportation engineer
- Manufactured building and mobile home installation technician
6- Service and personal care
From planning and supervising events to cutting hair or cleaning the house, many personal service and care jobs will still require a human touch.
- Service jobs that will not be replaced by AI
- Hairdresser
- Make-up artist
- Massage therapist
- veterinarian
- Pet groomer
- Animal trainer
- Party organizer
- Caterer
- Housekeeper
- Babysitter
7- Public and social services
Jobs that require close interaction with the community, including saving lives, will continue. It will continue to fulfill the demands of human existence. From firefighters to NGO workers, there are a whole range of jobs that involve skills such as manual labor, decision-making, and empathy for others that machines cannot do.
- Public service jobs that will not be replaced by artificial intelligence
- Firefighters
- Paramedic
- Civil defense men
- Police men and officers
- Search and rescue worker
- social worker
- Worker in a non-governmental organization
- Parks and Recreation Director
- Garbage collector
- Forest and reserve guards
- Humanitarian aid worker
8- Sports and fitness jobs
– List included
- Professional athlete (football player, tennis player, etc.)
- A sports coach specializing in a specific game
- Personal trainer
- Adventure sports coach
- Diving instructor
- Surfing instructor
- Sailing instructor
- Diving tour guide
9- Agriculture, food and environment
- List includes:
- Farmers
- Agricultural scientist
- Botanist
- fisherman
- Plant and tree expert
- Park ranger
- Environmental protection activist
- Chef
- baker
- Pastry chef
- Spirits maker
- Chocolate maker
10- Other jobs
There are many jobs in other sectors in which humans are indispensable, such as religious, political, commercial, and legal jobs, including:
- Sheikh, pastor, or priest
- Spiritual guide
- Political/diplomatic
- chief executive officer
- Public Facilities Manager
- Ethicist
- philosopher
- realtor
- lawyer
- judge
