Job automation is a threatening concept when you ask yourself one very important question: Will a robot take my job? According to a study by Oxford University, half the US workforce is under robot attack. What this means, is mobile robots and smart computers (ones that learn on the job, so to speak) make it likely that around 47% of American jobs are at risk.
A Bloomberg infographic depicts the information found in Oxford's job automation study. They do this by examining computerizable jobs and their probability of automation. Loan officers in particular are being targeted, while physicians and surgeons face a good chance of survival. If you were ever going to cave into your parents' pressure to go to medical school, this might be the time.
Computerizable Job Stats
An Infographic Visualizes Oxford University Data on Job Automation
Trend Themes
1. Job Automation - Opportunities for developing advanced robotic systems to automate various tasks and jobs.
2. Computerization - Opportunities for creating smart computers that can learn and adapt on the job.
3. Artificial Intelligence - Opportunities for developing AI systems that can analyze and automate complex tasks.
Industry Implications
1. Robotics - The robotics industry has the potential to grow as more jobs are automated.
2. Information Technology - The IT industry can benefit by developing advanced computer systems for job automation.
3. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can explore ways to incorporate AI and robotics for improved medical care and automation of certain tasks.