L029 · What's next · 2 min
Will AI take my job?
AI is more likely to change your tasks than remove your whole job, and people who use it well have the advantage.
01 · The idea
Jobs are bundles of tasks. AI is good at some: drafting, summarising, sorting, translating, basic analysis. It is weaker at others: building trust, physical work, judgement in messy situations, and taking responsibility.
Some roles will shrink, especially ones made mostly of routine writing or data entry. New tasks are also appearing: checking AI work, designing workflows, teaching others.
The change is uneven across countries and industries, and nobody can predict it exactly. Be wary of anyone who is very sure, in either direction.
The practical move is the same everywhere: find which of your tasks AI can help with, get good at it, and spend the saved time on the human parts.
02 · Do it now
03 · Quick check
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See also
L034What's next · 2 min
What AGI means
AGI, artificial general intelligence, usually means AI that can learn and do most thinking tasks as well as a capable person.
L027Under the hood · 1 min
MCP: a universal plug for AI
MCP is a shared standard that lets any AI assistant connect to apps and data, like a USB-C port for AI.
L026Under the hood · 2 min
AI agents: AI that takes action
An agent is AI that does not just answer but takes steps: it plans, uses tools, checks the result, and keeps going.
L023AI at work · 2 min
Review AI like a manager
Treat AI like a fast, eager new hire: give clear briefs, check the work, and give specific feedback.