The Impact of AI on Jobs: Fear, Opportunities, and the Rise of FOBO

A study by the UK's Department of Education reveals that 10-30% of occupations, mostly white-collar jobs, can be automated by AI. AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Google Bard, have the potential to take over jobs for telephone salespersons, solicitors, psychologists, teachers, and market and street traders and assistants. The study also identifies management consultants, business analysts, financial managers, accountants, and psychologists as the jobs most likely to be exposed to AI in general. However, AI can also enhance workers' roles by automating routine tasks and allowing them to focus on more challenging and personalized tasks.