Bill Gates slammed as he says AI will replace most human jobs in 10 years: 'Will be the end of humanity'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Bill Gates believes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) would soon replace several age-old jobs—including those of doctors and teachers—in the near future, however, the Internet is not sure about it.

The 69-year-old Microsoft co-founder recently appeared on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ on NBC, where he reflected on a future where most of the tasks will be performed by AI, leaving humans unnecessary “for most things.”

Showing faith in the advancement of AI, Gates shared that he feels AI will be able to take up several tasks from humans, which now require specialized skills.

Bill Gates talks about AI replacing human jobs

Speaking to Jimmy Fallon, the former Microsoft CEO said that in today’s world, expertise in the fields of medicine and education remains “rare” as these fields mostly depend on “a great doctor” or “a great teacher.”

However, he claimed that with the rapid growth in AI, these two domains may undergo a drastic change, with “great medical advice [and] great tutoring” becoming free and common to acquire. 

This is, however, not the first time that the American philanthropist has talked about the probability of AI taking up jobs in the education and medicine sectors. 

During a chat with Harvard professor Arthur Brooks last month, Gates talked about his vision of the AI-dominated education and medicine sectors. 

Terming the era as an era of “free intelligence,” Gates said that the use of AI would increase rapidly in daily life, and would revolutionize the sectors. 

According to the New York Post, he told Brooks, “It’s very profound and even a little bit scary — because it’s happening very quickly, and there is no upper bound.”

Nevertheless, he told Fallon that he believes certain jobs will remain human-specific. Referencing entertainment activities, Gates said, “There will be some things we reserve for ourselves."

“But in terms of making things and moving things and growing food, over time those will be basically solved problems," added the businessman.

While Gates is fixated on a utopian (or dystopian, depending upon the gaze), everyone is not of the same opinion. While a segment of social media users reminded him that despite the advent of machines, human civilization has not yet wiped out the necessity of human labor, another group criticized him a bit more pointedly as they called him “sick” for fantasizing a human-less workforce. 

Internet reacts to Bill Gates' take on rise of AI in the next decade

While Bill Gates was confident in his stance, the Internet wasn't so sure. Though the netizens agreed that AI may reduce some work pressure, it will never be able to replicate the human connection that teachers and doctors show. 

One social media user wrote on X, "Lol, AI can not replace teachers. Those children will not listen AI telling them to sit down and pay attention. There is no personal touch with AI. I like my doctor physically looking at me and moving my leg or pressing on my stomach, to make sure it is not my gallbladder acting up."

Someone else added, "AI won't replace either. That said, their roles will change. Teachers should become facilitators and collaborators. Eliminate most administration. Doctors will continue being the human element of patient care. AI will help with diagnoses."

Another netizen took a dig at the Microsoft founder for not being the best in prognosticating, and said, "He does not have the best track record on future predictions."

One person added with a hint of sarcasm, "Perfect. And that then will be the end of humanity. We are made to work and be productive, and there are disastrous consequences for societies where that doesn't happen."

Someone else, however, called him out directly, saying, "That's what that sick man wants. No doubt AI will play a pivotal part in the future but humans thrive on human contact."

"Will AI be able to mimic an educator's same passion or enthusiasm when teaching I wonder," mused another, before asking, "Or will it be a very dry matter of fact delivery of information?"

Someone else reminded, "We've been automating work for 300 years & we have never created less work, even while wiping out entire industries."

One individual asked, "Can we start the not needing humans part with him?"

"It wouldn't surprise me, honestly. So how do we go forward as a civiliation with no jobs?" wondered another user, while showing a subtle support toward Gates' words. 

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