Employment anxiety is at an all-time high, and perhaps for good reason. In the past year, we’ve seen ChatGPT place in the 10% of the bar (the US legal examination), write functional code, and generate full-fledged articles and essays – and those are just the examples that come to mind first.  

Today, we seek to explore the reality of the situation, assess which jobs are at the most risk of being replaced by ChatGPT, and ultimately, either vindicate or alleviate your worries. 

What is ChatGPT? 

First, let’s define what we’re talking about. ChatGPT is a natural language processing tool and generative AI solution developed by OpenAI of DALL-E fame.

GPT-3, or Generative Pre-Trained Transformer 3 is a language model, which allows it to hold conversations, answer questions, and generate copywriting and coding outputs.  

GPT-4, an even larger and more sophisticated language model was released in March 2023 for premium ChatGPT subscribers. It delivers even higher-quality results.

GPT-4o (“o” for “omni”) is a step towards much more natural human-computer interaction. It was announced in May 2024 and can reason across audio, vision, and text in real time.

How is ChatGPT affecting the job market? 

As mentioned, since ChatGPT’s release, the technology has sent ripples throughout job markets worldwide. While companies reacted to the prospect of faster content creation, higher efficiency, and essentially free labor with excitement, their employees didn’t share the same sentiment.  

Concerns over being replaced became omnipresent in the workforce, but despite that, most companies pushed on to explore what generative AI (GAI) could do for them. Some of the most note-worthy headlines to come from this include: 

• Google would potentially hire ChatGPT as an entry-level coder¹ 
• ChatGPT could upend jobs on Wall Street² 

• OpenAI consider replacing software engineers with ChatGPT³ 
• Lawyer used ChatGPT in court – and cited fake cases⁴ 

But what is ChatGPT actually doing? A recent Goldman Sachs report suggested that AI could affect 300 million full-time jobs worldwide, mainly by automating mid-career, mid-ability white-collar occupations.  

However, as we’ll soon discuss, ChatGPT and similar AI tools primarily impact repetitive, simple, and lower-priority tasks. Consequently, they threaten entry-level employees the most – at least for now. 

At the same time, these solutions present some exciting opportunities for experts in their fields. The automation they provide lends itself well to time-saving and efficiency increases for both the company and the individual, meaning employees and freelancers alike can focus on high-value activities that require human touch.  

Furthermore, AI is also opening up new employment opportunities. With the hype train going strong, the demand for experts in the field is high and will likely only increase in the long term –which is a fact even universities are picking up on.  

Assuming the trend continues, we can foresee prompt engineers becoming highly sought-after, along with AI developers, analysts, and consultants. Or, at the very least, prompt engineering as a skill will become a big benefit for any potential job seeker.  

Writer’s Note: “I’d like to suggest anyone interested in the AI space (and their place in the job market of the future) check out LearnPrompting’s courses. They’re free and have helped me significantly in getting acquainted with the technology.” 

Which fields are most likely to be impacted by AI? 

First, let us be the first to admit that predicting the long-term implications of AI are near-impossible to predict. On the one hand, AI over the years has gone through several cycles of so-called booms and winters – eras during which hype runs high and development runs at a break-neck pace, and ones where it all but stops.

This means our current situation may be nothing more than a fad in a timeline where this is the norm. On the other hand, some experts have posited that Moore’s Law (which originally referred to the doubling of transistors on microchips roughly every two years) could also apply to the potential rapid sophistication of AI due to the quickly growing number of “neurons”.  

This, in turn, could mean that we’re much closer to AI solutions that could replace even high-level professionals in their fields than we think. Experts have identified 6 fields that are most likely to be impacted by ChatGPT’s current versions. So, let’s have a look at those, shall we?  

1. Software development 

“Will AI replace programmers?” is a headline that’s been making rounds for a while now – and not without reason. Software development has long been considered one of the most stable, profitable, and desirable jobs out there, so when a tool appears that can automate certain aspects of coding, it’s sure to cause an uproar.  

But the word “certain” is key. ChatGPT can indeed generate code and complete specific tasks, like handling repetitive tasks and generating basic code snippets, but it’s still far from being a replacement for seasoned software engineers. 

The issue is that ChatGPT lacks the creativity, problem-solving abilities, and deep understanding of systems that only humans can bring to the table. However, professional programmers seem to be more than open to letting AI fill in the gaps, while they focus on more complex tasks. 

As Abhishek Gupta, the founder and principal researcher at the Montreal AI Ethics Institute, said in his TechTarget interview: Developers will no longer have to write boilerplate code, Gupta said. Instead, they can focus on areas such as complex application architecture or cybersecurity.  

Verdict: ChatGPT isn’t replacing software developers anytime soon. Rather, it’ll become a great coding buddy for all those who allow it.  

2. Analytics (data, market research) 

Like in software development, ChatGPT raised eyebrows (and blood pressures) in the analytics communities as well. After all, what does AI do better than crunch numbers? Streamlining data processing, generating basic insights, and transforming them into reports is the tool’s forté.  

But as will soon become a trend across these sections, there’s a catch. Data-driven insights and decisions are two very different things, and while AI can help a lot with the first, it can’t do much when it comes to the second. 

Making data-driven decisions requires a complex understanding of not only the current market at large, but also your company’s position within it, along with all the goals, needs, desires, and use cases that go with it.  

ChatGPT can help streamline data processing and generate basic insights, but it cannot replace the human intuition required to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable recommendations in complex datasets. 

Verdict: Analysts shouldn’t view ChatGPT as direct competition, but rather as a tool to expedite routine tasks. 

3. Finance 

The finance industry is one, where ChatGPT could have a substantial impact. Following up from the previous entry, the first jobs on the potential cutting block are financial analysts and personal financial advisors. These will likely experience the same, or very similar effects as we described above. 

However, some surprising roles that might be affected significantly are those of traders and investment bankers – as we mentioned in our AI headline highlights. AI can automate routine financial tasks, including data entry, transaction monitoring, and basic financial analysis. 

Incidentally, that is the exact type of task university graduates are hired to do for the first 2-3 years of their professional careers, according to Pengcheng Shi of the Rochester University of Technology. 

However, as reported by SCMP, ChatGPT might not be coming for Wall Street yet. Due to the tool’s frequent mistakes in basic mathematics, banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Citigroup have limited its use for the foreseeable future.  

Verdict: ChatGPT might cause a significant upset in the finance industry, especially in its entry-level jobs. To maximize their chances of a long and (relatively) worry-free career, professionals should focus on developing their analytical and strategic skills that complement AI tools, rather than compete with them. 

4. Marketing 

When it comes to marketing and AI, all everyone seems to talk about is content creation. Which we’ll do too, but we’d be remiss not to mention the impact the technology has on SEO and link-building experts.  

As previously discussed in the section dedicated to analysts, artificial intelligence is excellent at working with large datasets. Tools targeting SEO research and link-building prospecting might take over a fair share of the experts’ workload.  

AI might be able to analyze competitors’ sites, evaluate your company’s SEO, and even find publications that cover similar topics to you. However, as has been the case so far, it still won’t be able to make decisions by itself.  

Verdict: Although smart solutions are likely to streamline a lot of the research marketing requires, they’re unlikely to replace marketers and their decision-making anytime soon.  

5. Content creation 

Whenever someone brings up GPTs replacing humans, copywriters tend to be the first in line, along with graphic designers and other creatives close behind. And not without reason – tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E can deliver impressive content in a very short amount of time. 

Writer’s Warning: Personal opinions incoming. 

As a consequence, many (primarily freelance) copywriters and designers have found themselves out of a job. But the thing is… I don’t think creative professionals should worry about being replaced despite that fact.  

Generative AI has primarily impacted high-volume, low-quality “creatives”, whose content should have never seen the light of day. However, it cannot replace the unique voices, visions, and personal touches that experts bring to the table. 

Content creation is about storytelling, connection, and conveying emotions – areas where both automation and many of the content creators replaced fell short. So, even if ChatGPT takes over coming up with initial ideas and drafting, the final crafting and editing will lie firmly in human hands.  

Verdict: Seasoned content creators should welcome AI tools as a means to streamline their creative process. Meanwhile, those who struggle to compete should focus their efforts on honing their craft and finding ways to deliver content only a human could. 

6. Education 

Cheating in schools is nothing new, but ever since students started using ChatGPT to write their papers for them, academics can’t help but wonder – will AI replace teachers?  

Well, no, it won’t. Teachers bring empathy, mentorship, and the ability to tailor education to individual student needs. They foster critical thinking, creativity, and social development, aspects beyond the capabilities of AI. 

However, automation will, without a doubt, change education as we know it. Right now, it’s assisting with creating educational materials and automating grading. However, as the technology advances, it might make written homework completely obsolete (as long as people remember to delete unwanted responses). 

Verdict: Teachers and educators shouldn’t worry about being replaced and rather use AI as a tool to support and enhance their teaching methods. However, what long-term impact the technology will have on the entire schooling system is hard to say. 

Final word 

In conclusion, while ChatGPT and AI technologies like it are making waves across various industries, professionals should not fear outright replacement. These tools are best viewed as powerful assistants, capable of automating repetitive tasks and enhancing productivity.  

Those who adapt, embrace AI as a tool, and focus on developing uniquely human skills, such as creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, are likely to thrive alongside these technological advances.

The future of work is likely to be a collaborative one, where humans and AI work hand-in-hand to achieve greater efficiency and innovation.

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Table of contents:

1. Starting Inspections+ trial
2. Getting Inspections+ app
3. Basic operation of Inspections+
   • Step 1. Create a checklist
   • Step 2. Answer the checklist
   • Step 3. Check the results of the answered checklist　

Starting Inspections+ trial

Access the Inspections+ trial request form.

Enter the following information:

• First Name, Last Name: Enter your name. This name will be the login username in the trial environment.
• Business e-mail, Phone Number: Enter a valid e-mail address and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email after the trial environment is acquired.
• Company Name: Enter your company name. This name will be used as the name of the trial environment.
• Country: Select your country of residence.
• “I have read and agree with RESCO Privacy Notice and RESCO Terms and Conditions.” check box: Read the RESCO Privacy Notice and RESCO Terms of Conditions and check the box.
• Advanced options: If checked, you can choose the location of the server (Europe or USA). You can also skip this step without checking the box.

After entering all the information, click the ‘Start your trial’ button. Setup of the trial environment will begin.

After waiting a few minutes, you will be taken to the main screen of Inspections+. From this screen, you can access all functions of Inspections+.

At the same time, you will receive an email confirming the completion of the trial environment creation. The following login information will be included in the email.

• URL of the trial environment, Organization (organization name of the trial environment), Username, E-mail

Click the ‘Start here’ button in the email and set a password to log in to the trial environment.

Click ‘Reset Password’ and wait a few seconds, then you will be redirected to the main screen of resco.Inspections.

This completes the setup of the trial environment.

Getting Inspections+ app

The next time you access the trial environment, go to the URL provided in the email and log in with your username (email address) and password.

Next, install the mobile app to connect to Resco from your mobile device.

The following platforms are supported:

• iOS10+
• Android 5+
• Windows 10+
• Wear OS 2.0+

Click the links above to find the app.

Or access the app store for your device, search for “Resco Inspections” and install the app.

Basic operation of Inspections+

Step 1. Create a checklist

In Inspections+, you can easily create a checklist using the Questionnaire Designer.

First, access the Inspections+ trial environment and open the Questionnaire Designer.

You will be redirected to the Questionnaire Designer screen. You can create and edit checklists in this screen.

A sample checklist is placed in the center of the screen.

Let’s create a simple checklist.

Click ‘New Questionnaire’.

A wizard will open for the initial setup of the new checklist. Here, leave the default values unchanged and click ‘CREATE’ in the lower right corner.

The checklist edit screen will open.

How to edit

First, let’s change the title of the checklist.

Double-click on the words “New Questionnaire” to edit the text.

Then, add the components of the checklist.

Parts can be selected from the list on the left.

Types of the components

Static Components: Items that cannot be edited by respondents. You can add images, descriptions, links, etc.

Questions: Items that respondents can enter values for. You can add questions in a variety of formats, including text, multiple choices, numbers, dates, images, etc.

Group: Group multiple items together. This is useful when you want to separate checklists for easier viewing or when you want to enter the same question repeatedly.

Hover over each item and click ‘More Info…’ in the displayed message to go to the Resco Wiki (English site) for a detailed explanation.

Let’s add an item to be answered in text format.

1. Click ‘Text’ in the list on the left
2. A Text item will be added in the center. Edit the value as you like

• Text: Enter the text of the question
• Add Description: Enter a supplementary description of the question
• Default value: Enter the initial value of the answer
• Maximum Length: Specify the maximum length of the answer

Once entered, click the ‘Save’ button in the upper left corner of the screen to save the data.

Click ‘Preview Form’ on the toolbar at the top of the screen to preview the saved checklist.

Follow the same procedure to add items of your choice to the checklist and save.

When you have finished editing, click ‘Save & Close’ in the upper left corner of the screen to close the editing screen.

The checklist you created is displayed in the center of the screen. Click to select it and click ‘Activate’ on the toolbar.

The status of the checklist will change from ‘DRAFT’ to ‘ACTIVE’, allowing users to answer from their mobile apps.

Step 2. Answer the checklist

Open and answer the checklist in the Inspections+ mobile app.

First, launch the app.

The quick introduction screen will appear.

After reading the function introduction screen, the login screen will appear.

Enter the following information:

• User Mode = Standard User
• URL = URL of the environment *URL that was included in the e-mail you received when you acquired the trial environment.

(Example: https://[environment name].app.[us or eu].resco.net/)

• Username, Password = email address and password you registered when you obtained the trial environment
• Save Password = ON

After entering the information, click the ‘Sync’ button in the upper right corner. After a short wait, the application selection screen will open.

Select ‘Inspector’.

The home screen for field workers will open.

Select ‘Templates’ from the home screen.

You will see a list of checklists that you can answer. Scroll down and you will find the checklists created in the previous step. Other checklists are data for demonstration purposes.

For example, “Quality Assurance” is a checklist you can try.

Open the checklist you created.

Enter your answers and click the hamburger button (三) in the upper right corner. Select ‘Complete’.

You can also try our product tours to see how the Questionnaire Designer and Inspections+ mobile app work in your browser without installing any software.

Step 3: Check the results of the answered checklist

In Inspections+, you can view and export the results of the answered checklists in the Results Viewer.

Select ‘Results Viewer’ in the center of the Inspections+ screen.

The Results Viewer will be launched.

A list of checklists that have been answered is displayed in the center of the screen.

Select one of the checklists, and the results of your answer will be displayed on the right side of the screen.

The menu on the left side of the screen allows you to filter the results. Also, select the ‘Export’ button at the top of the screen to export the response results data.

This completes the basic operation of Resco Inspections+.

More information about how to use Inspections+

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