The ‘Godfather of AI’ Says This Sector Will Be Safe From Being Replaced by Tech—but Even Then, only the ‘Very Skilled’ Will Hold Down a Job
- Geoffrey Hinton, the Godfather of AI, warned on June 16, 2025, that AI will cause mass joblessness, especially in mundane intellectual labor sectors.
- He based this warning on AI's rapid advances and declining new graduate hiring in tech, noting that many jobs will be replaced or drastically reduced.
- Hinton highlighted healthcare and physical trades like plumbing as safer fields since AI struggles with adaptability, dexterity, and human empathy required there.
- He explained, "You'd have to be very skilled to have a job it couldn't just do," and predicted one person will do the work of ten with AI assistance.
- Hinton urged policymakers to prepare for mass displacement with reskilling programs and income guarantees, as the technological shift will reduce workforce needs significantly.
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Could the Rise of Artificial Intelligence Soon Threaten Your Job?
Pioneers of artificial intelligence, including Geoffrey Hinton, considered the Godfather of AI, are warning that the technology could pose a threat to workers across nearly every sector. Hinton says that without reforms in how AI is developed and implemented, there could be sharp increases in unemployment and wealth inequality. NBC’s Savannah Sellers reports for TODAY.
AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton says layoffs are now inevitable unless you have this job
Having played a crucial role in developing the neural networks behind today’s AI systems, Geoffrey Hinton said that he is worried about job security as AI is taking over. In a recent interview, the "Godfather of AI", advises considering plumbing as a career option.
The ‘Godfather of AI’ says this sector will be safe from being replaced by tech—but even then, only the ‘very skilled’ will hold down a job
Ex-Google AI boss Geoffery Hinton has a stark prediction for workers: Most of you are about to get replaced. Anthropic's and Klarna’s CEOs have issued similar warnings.
Geoffrey Hinton Says Be A 'Plumber' If You Want To Have A Safe Job, 'Godfather Of AI' Says Everyone Doing 'Mundane Intellectual Labor' Will Be Replaced - Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
Geoffrey Hinton, Godfather of AI, advises young job seekers to consider physical trades like plumbing as AI replaces routine office work.
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