Hello AI! Jobs to vanish by 2027

Rizwan Akbar Malik
3 min readAug 3, 2023

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This is the right time to learn about AI and machine learning if you want to stay ahead of the curve. In my opinion, below roles will vanish in the next 4 years.

  1. Administrative and Clerical Positions

One of the first areas to be affected by AI’s rise is administrative and clerical positions. Tasks like data entry, appointment scheduling, and basic administrative duties can be efficiently handled by AI-powered tools and software. These advancements will lead to a reduced demand for human workers in traditional administrative roles.

2. Routine Manufacturing and Assembly Jobs

AI-powered robots and automation have already made significant inroads into the manufacturing industry. By 2027, we can expect a further decline in routine manufacturing and assembly jobs as more companies adopt AI-driven production lines. Robots can perform repetitive tasks with precision and speed, reducing the need for human labor in such roles.

3. Customer Service Representatives

Customer service has seen a gradual shift towards AI-driven chatbots and virtual assistants. As AI language processing and natural language understanding capabilities improve, these virtual agents will become increasingly sophisticated, making them more adept at handling customer queries and complaints. Consequently, the demand for human customer service representatives may decrease in favor of AI-powered solutions.

4. Telemarketers and Sales Representatives

AI-driven algorithms and machine learning techniques can analyze vast amounts of customer data and predict consumer preferences and buying patterns. This predictive ability can be utilized for targeted marketing and sales efforts, potentially reducing the need for telemarketers and sales representatives who engage in cold calling and other repetitive sales tasks.

5. Data Entry Specialists and Analysts

AI technologies, such as optical character recognition (OCR) and automated data extraction, are becoming more proficient at processing and organizing vast amounts of data. As AI takes over data entry tasks, the demand for manual data entry specialists may diminish. Additionally, AI-powered data analysis tools can perform complex data analytics tasks, limiting the need for human analysts in some cases.

6. Bank Tellers

With the increasing popularity of online and mobile banking, the need for traditional bank tellers has already started to decline. AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can handle basic banking queries and transactions without the need for physical presence, leading to further reduction in bank teller jobs.

7. Taxi and Truck Drivers

The advent of self-driving vehicles and autonomous drones poses a potential threat to jobs in the transportation industry. While complete automation of transportation might not be achieved by 2027, there will likely be a gradual transition towards autonomous vehicles, leading to a decrease in the demand for human taxi and truck drivers.

The rapid advancement of AI technology undoubtedly brings numerous benefits and opportunities to society. However, it is essential to acknowledge that certain jobs might vanish or undergo significant changes as AI becomes more prevalent. Jobs that involve repetitive tasks, data processing, and basic customer service are particularly vulnerable to automation by AI-driven solutions. As we embrace AI’s potential, it is crucial to prepare the workforce for this transformation by investing in reskilling and upskilling programs, fostering a collaborative approach between humans and machines, and finding new avenues for employment that harness the full potential of AI in enhancing our lives.

My name is Rizwan and I am a seasoned Data Analytics professional with over 13 years of experience. If you like my content, please subscribe.

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Rizwan Akbar Malik

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