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Why I stopped freaking out that AI will replace me and what I do instead

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7 hours ago

We all know it. AI is coming for us.

It’s no longer a matter of “if” but “when”. When will AI come after our jobs and nudge us off the picture?

No one seems to be safe. AI threatens to replace almost all jobs from all industries. Whether it be through robotics, task delegation or automations, we all saw AI performing surgeries, creating motion pictures and more.

And it’s only the beginning. Can’t even imagine what it’ll be capable of in a few years, better be prepared, right?

But how? How do you plan for the unknown? How do you navigate a career when there is a risk of getting fully replaced?

This question has been sitting rent-free in my mind lately, and I’ve reflected a lot on it.

The solution is figuring out how much of your role AI will claim and which parts will still value human input

What came out of this reflection was surprisingly positive because I no longer feel scared. I’ve tamed those fears…