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5 High-Level Jobs That Will Be Replaced By AI In the Near Future

AI takeover, stage 1

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Burk
Apr 09, 2024
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Over the last few years, artificial intelligence has gone from science fiction to reality.

And it's only getting started.

AI computer systems can now see, hear, read, and learn in ways that seemed impossible not long ago.

While this new technology opens up amazing possibilities, it also means big changes for certain careers and professions.

Some much sooner than we might have guessed.

Here are five high-level jobs that will be heavily impacted by the rise of AI in the near future:

#1 Radiologists

Radiologists are specialist doctors who analyze X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans and other medical images to diagnose injuries and diseases.

So far, so good. What could AI possibly disrupt here? It's highly skilled work that takes years of intensive training, isn't it?

Well, AI systems are becoming incredibly good at this.

They can examine hundreds of images in minutes or even seconds, and spot tiny details that even an expert's eyes could miss.

AI algorithms can now detect cancerous tumors, brain hemorrhage…

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