In The 2030s, These 15 Jobs Will Be Extinct Like Dinosaurs [Entrepreneur Guide]

Imagine Dave pleading with the rogue computer to read his CV rather than feverishly trying to convince HAL to unlock the pod bay doors in 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Finding an interview and a job that would help you advance financially is getting harder as more organizations rely on AI to examine applicant resumes.

The following professions may no longer exist when we enter the next decade, or at the very least, they may appear very different as a result of AI breakthroughs.

1. Assembly line jobs

Blue-collar workers unionizing to stand up to their bosses at the plant is a source of endless inspiration. Unfortunately, AI doesn’t care.

AI-driven machines may carry out traditional assembly line duties including basic product assembly and repetitive physical work.

In fact, they have been for decades already. For the time being, new job sectors have been created by technological advancements for the people who supervise them.

2. Bank tellers

Ask yourself when was the last time you physically needed to go into a bank.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), teller positions are projected to decline significantly by 2031 due to automation, resulting in a loss of over 43,000 job openings.

Between ATMs, online banking, and automatic paycheck deposits, the need for in-person banking services has sunk like a stone.

3. Cashiers

Over 3.3 million people are employed as cashiers in America, so this job will not be replaced overnight.

However, it is anticipated that, mostly as a result of automation, cashier roles will fall by 10% by 2031. That amounts to 335,700 lost employment.

Customers can already choose and pay for things at self-service kiosks without interacting with a salesperson, but if we dare place a little too much weight in the bagging area, the machines still want our assistance.

4. Fast-food workers

Labor shortages and rising wages have fueled the push for automation in the fast-food sector.

Self-service kiosks allow customers to place their orders and make payments without us pesky humans. Even food preparation tasks can be automated.

White Castle, for instance, is implementing Flippy, a burger-grilling machine, in select outlets. Delivery services can also be taken care of by AI-powered robots or drones.

5. Receptionist

Every industry employs receptionists, but sometimes not for very long.

Chatbots and virtual assistants are already widely used, despite the fact that the majority of us say, "How do I get a human?" when we phone somewhere to book an appointment.

Administrative operations like scheduling and document management can be streamlined with AI automation solutions.

That doesn't necessarily imply that AI will genuinely pay attention to you, feel your pain, or find a solution to a challenging issue. Therefore, it will be challenging for AI to completely replace receptionists.

6. Telemarketers

This job is already pretty much dead. As of May last year, fewer than 100,000 people hold a telemarketing job, according to the BLS. And robocalls have been annoying all of us for years.

Voice recognition technology lets AI handle customer questions and efficiently make outbound calls.

Chatbots can have interactive conversations, answer FAQs, and deal with customer requests. And web-based advertising reaches more people and lets companies target users based on their browsing history.

7. Typist

Typists are an almost extinct species. The BLS estimates that fewer than 42,000 persons were employed in the position as of last year.

Virtual assistants can assist in document creation and formatting, while AI transcription systems can swiftly and accurately translate speech into text, negating the need for manual typing.

As you've certainly noticed in your web browser, AI algorithms may also learn and predict typing patterns, offer suggestions, and auto-complete words and sentences.

8. Writers

As the Writers Guild strike that erupted in May showed, writers don’t want to be replaced by AI like ChatGPT for movies and TV shows. And they’re afraid the C-suite suits will do just that.

AI has the potential to replace writers through natural language generation algorithms, but it struggles to replicate human creativity, emotions, and subjective analysis.

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9. Data Analyst

Although it is unlikely that AI will completely replace human data analysts, the occupations will undoubtedly change.

The use of manual data analysts may be less necessary as a result of AI's ability to evaluate massive datasets and produce insights.

However, setting the goals, evaluating the findings, and providing context are all still crucial human tasks.

10. Data entry clerks

Data entry is a highly repetitive task ripe for being replaced by AI that doesn’t get as bored as humans do.

AI algorithms can efficiently process and input data with high accuracy, eliminating the need for manual data entry.

Machine learning models can learn from patterns and perform repetitive tasks without errors or butter fingers.

11. Drivers

While drivers are currently in high demand, the future of this profession faces an uphill battle.

The emergence of automated vehicles poses a potential, though not immediate, threat. Their increasing sophistication could reduce the need for human drivers.

Although this transition may not happen quickly, it’s a possibility that could significantly impact the job market for drivers in the long run.

12. Medical diagnosticians

Will we eventually have robot doctors? Most likely not, but AI is able to quickly evaluate large amounts of medical data, spot trends, and arrive at precise diagnoses.

Additionally, it can aid in illness detection, imaging interpretation, and patient outcome prediction. But, and this is a key one, trust is important.

Human experience and judgment are crucial in healthcare decision-making and patient care, even though AI can improve diagnostic efficiency and accuracy.

13. Taxi dispatchers

While fans of Taxi will surely be disappointed, the future of non-emergency dispatchers is bleak. AI can replace them with advanced algorithms and automated systems.

Instead of relying on human operators to manually assign taxis to customers and manage logistics, AI can analyze customer locations, traffic patterns, and vehicle availability to match passengers with the nearest and most suitable taxis.

14. Tollbooth operators

Other than watching tollbooth workers help drivers who decide to try brazenly plowing through E-ZPass lanes without a transponder, how often do you interact with toll operators?

AI can replace toll workers with automated toll collection systems. Instead of having operators stationed to collect fees and manage transactions, technology can be used to automate the entire process.

Algorithms can handle vehicle IDs and toll amounts and process payments (or fines).

15. Warehouse Workers

For more than ten years, Amazon has used robots to transport and sort merchandise. According to Bain & Co., automation might result in the loss of 70% of warehouse jobs.

The Brookings Institute also discovered that automation might replace 92% of the duties performed by forklift drivers and 80% of the tasks performed by packers.

CERTAIN FACTS;

Automation and AI developments will continue to change the nature of our work and how we do it. By 2030, several professions could become extinct, causing people to find other sources of income.

However, despite the fact that this theory can be amusing, it also serves as a reminder of the need to adjust and accept the changing nature of labor in an era of quick technological advancement.

Who truly knows what will transpire in the end? It will hopefully be less The Terminator and more Star Trek: The Next Generation.