Yes. I have a document translator on my team that's being slowly replaced by AI. Her job is "more efficient" for now because she has AI translation tools available to her, but the technology is getting good fast and it's not long before they essentially replace her
I agree wholeheartedly and as her manager, I intend to defend her position. In the meantime, we're working together to upskill her in other areas to prepare. These are very technical documents, so we have some time. I would hate to lose her because she is smart, dedicated, and compassionate
The first part of your statement is true, especially at Microsoft, but the latter part is not. AI is certainly poised to take a lot of jobs, from a lot of hardworking people.
Not me personally because I jumped ship from a company before they did massive layoffs. I was lucky but I have friends who have been out of work for months now. It's difficult for them.
I work for a traditionally brick-and-mortor-focused company that is honestly still figuring out "the intetnets." I've heard no rumblings about getting swept up in the AI bubble hype.
With loads more to come. Company owners and shareholders will benefit heavily from AI and job automation, while the workers are replaced. But don't worry, new jobs always appear, it's a universal magical rule.