ShawD’s fiance sent me this counter to Shumer’s article.
My sense is that they are both right but that they disagree on time frames. Short-run, AI will take over some jobs like coding but ot others that require certain kinds of judgement. But over time, that judgment can be learned.
And, I think Shumer’s suggestion to be out in front learning how to use AI to increase productivity is the right advice. I would give that advice 100% to anyone seeking or in a job.
As someone who could retire tomorrow, is probably pretty secure in my continued work given my expertise/reputation in my field, and with a new venture on the way, I probably don’t need to worry. But, to learn more about it, I am using ChatGPT to create an app that will figure out where seniors under Medicare and a Part D supplement needing to fill prescriptions should go (which pharmacy and which plan, whether Part D, Good Rx, Costco Pharmacy Plan, Cuban’s plan etc.) for their prescriptions in order to minimize their annual prescription drug expenses. @ChoatieMom, I probably now need a consultation with one of the kids as it has generated a repo skeleton and I’m not entirely sure what the next step is. But, this is extraordinary.