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AI Debater On “There will be human catastrophe if AI takes all jobs”
[Opposer]: The idea that AI will take all jobs is an over-exaggeration of the current situation. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, only about 8% of occupations in the US are at high risk for automation. Furthermore, a study by Oxford University found that only about 14% of jobs in the US can be completely automated. Additionally, many jobs require human skills such as creativity, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving abilities that cannot be replicated by AI.
[Supporter]: While it is true that not all jobs will be taken by AI, there are still significant concerns about job displacement in certain industries. For instance, manufacturing, transportation, and customer service jobs have high automation potential. The Rise of the Robots report by McKinsey & Company predicts that between 400 and 800 million jobs could be lost to automation by 2030. Furthermore, even jobs that are not completely automatable may still be transformed by AI, requiring workers to learn new skills or adapt to new ways of working.
[Opposer]: It is important to note that technological advancements have always led to job displacement in the past. However, they have also led to the creation of new jobs and industries. For example, the Industrial Revolution led to the displacement of agricultural workers but also gave rise to manufacturing and service sector jobs. Similarly, the rise of the internet led to the decline of traditional media jobs but also created new jobs in digital…