Back in Vietnam, I used to take Grab rides and chat with drivers. Many told me they used to work in offices: typing, writing letters, data entry. When computers became common and everyone could type themselves, they lost their jobs. "Computers stole my job," they'd say. Every profession is valuable, but I disagree with that perspective.
Computers didn't take anyone's job. If you refuse to upgrade yourself, you remove yourself from the game. Technology isn't the problem; the problem is whether you're willing to learn and update yourself.
Think about it: people who could type 60-70 words per minute and knew Microsoft Word and Excel didn't lose their jobs. Look at photocopy shops-they're still thriving. The AI story is the same, just unfolding faster.
AI won't take your job-people who know how to use AI will take your job.
- If AI can input data in 5 minutes instead of 6 hours, accountants have more time to listen to clients and provide better consulting.
- If AI can compose a full musical score from just a melody, musicians can visualize and create better.
- If AI can grade assignments and provide reminders, teachers have less busywork and more heart for their students.
I'm neither overly optimistic nor pessimistic. At 25, I just want to keep updating myself so I don't become obsolete too soon.