AI Won’t Take Your Job if You Know About IA

https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/24/02/ai-wont-take-your-job-if-you-know-about-ia

AI’s increasing role in workplaces may raise fears of job replacement, but the reality is more likely to involve upskilling—developing new skills that allow humans to work alongside AI, achieving intelligence augmentation (IA). AI is adept at “reckoning” by processing data, but humans bring “judgment” through lived experiences, enabling complex decision-making. Successful collaboration hinges on developing durable skills, like creativity and critical thinking, which AI lacks, much like Captain Picard’s human insight complements Data’s computational strengths in Star Trek. Upskilling requires three stages: learning new content, practicing in simulations, and gaining real-world experience through internships or job shadowing. These stages help individuals refine decision-making skills essential in the AI-driven job market, where a blend of technical and durable skills is increasingly valued.