The fear that artificial intelligence (AI) could take over human jobs has been a popular topic of discussion. And now, according to The Washington Post, ChatGPT and other generative AI tools have officially started taking over some jobs. Although generative AI is not perfect and can have errors, some companies are relying on it to replace human jobs, particularly for social media writers. This has become evident with the story of Olivia Lipkin, a 25-year-old copywriter from San Francisco, who was fired in April due to ChatGPT being cheaper to use than hiring a writer. It is important to note that in the current tough economic climate, tighter budgets could be another reason for job losses. While generative AI can do some tasks that humans can do, it should be used to assist humans, not replace them.
Microsoft has been heavily invested in supporting generative AI by funding OpenAI and launching Bing Chat, which uses ChatGPT. Microsoft is aware of the potential of AI to replace jobs but also advocates for the use of AI as a tool that benefits humans, rather than to replace them entirely.
Olivia Lipkin is a 25-year-old copywriter from San Francisco. She lost her job in April due to the company’s decision to use ChatGPT as a cheaper alternative to hiring a writer. Despite initial doubts about ChatGPT, her managers began referring to her as Olivia/ChatGPT, which proved to be true at her job loss. Lipkin’s experience highlights the potential impact of AI on the workforce and emphasizes the need for companies to use AI as a tool to assist humans rather than replace them.
