Nereida Lopez, a third-grade teacher, engages in a conversation with one of her students prior to The Great Utah ShakeOut earthquake drill at Heartland Elementary School in West Jordan on Thursday, April 18, 2024. In today's era of artificial intelligence and robot automation, there are concerns about AI potentially disrupting certain career fields, as mentioned by the U. S. Career Institute. It is projected that AI will play an increasingly significant role in the U. S. economy in the coming years. According to a report by the McKinsey Global Institute in 2023, up to 30% of current working hours in the U. S. economy could be automated by AI by 2030. A recent analysis by Pew Research, covered by CNBC, indicates that roughly 1 in 5 workers in the U. S. could have a "high exposure" to AI, which could either enhance their job or lead to job displacement. AI interference is already prevalent in certain industries. A recent survey conducted by Resume Builder revealed that in 2023, 37% of business leaders reported replacing employees with AI, and 44% anticipated AI leading to layoffs this year. However, some jobs may be relatively safe from AI's impact: 1. Health care Forbes argues that mental health-related jobs in the health care industry, which require a significant social or emotional aspect, are less susceptible to AI disruption. The U. S. Career Institute analyzed 65 occupations with a 0% automation risk probability and found that nurse practitioners have the highest projected growth by 2031 among all applicable occupations.

Physician assistants, mental health counselors, and post-secondary nursing instructors also ranked among the top five in projected growth. Nevertheless, AI can provide benefits to the health care system. The California Health Care Foundation suggests that AI could be utilized to explore insurance coverage options, predict hospital admission rates, or enhance culturally concordant care. 2. Education According to Peter Stone, a computer science professor at the University of Texas at Austin, teachers' roles will be "transformed" by AI but will not disappear entirely. Stone emphasizes the importance of a teacher's ability to observe students and adjust the curriculum when necessary. NASDAQ reports that beyond imparting knowledge, teachers serve as mentors and have the power to shape young minds, making them indispensable despite the advancements in AI. 3. Law Although AI can aid in reviewing legal documents and reduce human error, Forbes suggests that it is unlikely to replace lawyers and attorneys. Kirsten Whitfield, a privacy specialist at Fieldfisher Law, states that legal work still requires a human touch. She emphasizes that lawyers not only navigate the law but also assist clients in making judgment calls based on complex circumstances, which relies on life and professional experience that AI cannot replicate. Paul Britton, CEO of Britton & Time, adds that AI struggles with nuance and can only perform specific tasks based on input. 4. Creative professionals Writers, artists, and other creatives possess a unique blend of cultural understanding, personal expression, and emotional resonance that algorithms cannot replicate, according to NASDAQ. Ashley Still, Adobe's senior vice president of digital media, mentions in an interview with Fortune, as highlighted by Business Insider, that AI will not render graphic design jobs obsolete. She compares this to the invention of the camera, where people initially believed painting would disappear but a new form of content emerged instead.