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Is the golden era of the software engineer over?

Is the golden era of the software engineer over?

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Join Date: Aug 2024 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1 Thanked: 38 Times So, last week, The-Ken had an insightful podcast and newsletter ( Check it out here on The-Ken.com ).

Quote: Software engineering careers used to be a ladder. You studied for four years, got a job as a fresher, and could virtually take for granted a steady career filled with learning opportunities, salary hikes, and role promotions.
Image Source The-Ken has also quoted a New York Times article Quote: I have a pretty good sense how fast the […]

Australia’s workforce in the age of automation

Australia’s workforce in the age of automation

Image credit: IM Imagery/stock.adobe.com Australia’s workforce is undergoing a transformative shift as automation technologies rapidly advance. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and machine learning across various sectors is reshaping the work landscape, impacting productivity, employment, and the nature of jobs.

The rise of automation in Australia

Automation in Australia is not a new phenomenon, but its pace and scope have accelerated in recent years.The advent of AI and machine learning has allowed for the automation of complex tasks that were previously thought to be the exclusive domain of human workers.This shift is particularly evident in sectors […]

How Is AI Changing the Future of Transcription Careers?

The transcription careers industry is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). From speech recognition to automated transcription services, AI is revolutionizing how transcriptionists work and reshaping the future of the entire field.

This comprehensive article explores the various ways AI is impacting transcription careers, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and what the future might hold for professionals in this evolving industry. Transcription Careers Table of Contents The Rise of AI in Transcription Key Technologies Driving AI in Transcription:

The Impact of AI on Transcription Jobs 1. Automation of Routine Tasks 2. […]

AI: The catalyst for career transformation

AI: The catalyst for career transformation

(Image credit: Shutterstock) As AI technologies continue to advance rapidly, redefining our roles will be essential to staying relevant in the evolving landscape of work and business. When AI became widely accessible, it began a transformative era for business and tech. While some viewed it as a challenge, others, like myself, saw it as an exciting opportunity. This perspective highlights why embracing technological revolutions is crucial.

Matti Yahav

Chief Marketing Officer at Fiverr. The evolution of jobs: from vinyl to virtual Over the last few decades, work and technology have undergone drastic changes. In the 1980s, jobs like working in record […]

The Future of ‘Work’ in the Global North and Global South

future of work For my offspring and the children of friends here and elsewhere in the Global North and South, I worry about what future jobs will be available for them. I decided to look at some of the most critical factors.

Work in the Global North and Global South is poised to undergo a significant transformation due to multiple factors, including demographic shifts, technological advances, and climate change. Whether called “work” or “labor,” the focus is on producing goods and services from human efforts, whether physical exertion or mental efforts, with or without non-human assistance, done in exchange […]

The world will not be without work because of AI

The world will not be without work because of AI

Representational image | Commons In 1983, Wassily Leontief, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, concluded that human labour would go the way of the horse after the automobile arrived – “first diminished and then eliminated.”

Today, a new wave of doomsaying has emerged surrounding “technological unemployment” as AI, with its promise of business innovation, has marched to the forefront of economic debate. Pundits argue we’re now drifting towards a “ world without work ” where machines produce all things and algorithms provide all services. Outclassed humans serve no role in this macroeconomic dystopia.

As we argue in Shocks, Crises, and False Alarms , […]

How the future will affect us

How the future will affect us

Public Services and Procurement Canada is using automation to help with tasks like processing retroactive payments outlined in new collective agreements and leave-without-pay entries, which used to be processed manually by compensation advisors. Getty Images Article content

In the coming years, emerging technologies will profoundly reshape nearly every aspect of human life, influencing how we work, communicate, manage our health, and interact with our surroundings. These innovations promise a future that is more efficient, connected, and personalized, impacting the lives of ordinary citizens in significant ways.

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The geography and determinants of ‘new work’ in the United States

The geography and determinants of ‘new work’ in the United States

Web developer job advert in newspaper The evolution and changing content of work is a defining feature of advanced economies. The most advertised jobs in 1990 did not exist as job titles in the 1950s (Atalayt al. 2020) and 63% of employment in 2018 was performed in jobs that did not exist in the 1940s (Autor, Chin, Salomons, and Seegmiller, 2024). An economy’s capacity to create tasks and functions that culminate into distinctly new types of jobs – ‘new work’ – is crucial for maintaining employment and continued economic prosperity (Autor, 2015). Jobs described as “data warehouse architect”, “internet […]

Cobots Take on Manufacturing Challenges

Cobots Take on Manufacturing Challenges

QTR improved welding efficiency with a Universal Robots cobot and an IPG handheld laser welder. Source: Universal Robots Cobots—collaborative robots that can work safely alongside humans—are finding greater use in industrial environments. According to research firm SkyQuest, the global Collaborative Robot Market value was $815.40 million in 2022 and is set to grow from $914.88 million in 2023 to $2297.77 million by 2031. This suggests a compound annual growth rate of 12.2% from 2024 to 2031.

A short list of cobot applications include material handling, gluing and sealing, quality control and testing, machine monitoring, packing, packaging and palletizing, sanding, polishing, […]

Tony Blair thinks the DWP could be automated by AI. Here’s why that’s so dangerous

Tony Blair thinks the DWP could be automated by AI. Here's why that's so dangerous

Tony Blair has called for public bodies to ramp up their use of automated systems. Image: Wikimedia Commons In the course of a parliament that was littered with authoritarian threats, victories for human rights and civil liberties were not easy to come by. But earlier this year a coalition of human rights organisations and groups representing disabled people, the elderly and some of the most vulnerable in our society, including the Big Issue Group, roundly defeated the previous government over proposals to scan the nation’s bank accounts under the premise of tackling fraud and error in the welfare system.

These […]