Back in Vietnam, I used to take Grab rides and chat with drivers. Many told me they used to work in offices: typing, writing letters, data entry. When computers became common and everyone could type themselves, they lost their jobs. "Computers stole my job," they'd say. Every profession is valuable, but I disagree with that perspective.
Computers didn't take anyone's job. If you refuse to upgrade yourself, you remove yourself from the game. Technology isn't the problem; the problem is whether you're willing to learn and update yourself.
Think about it: people who could type 60-70 words per minute and knew Microsoft Word and Excel didn't lose their jobs. Look at photocopy shops—they're still thriving. The AI story is the same, just unfolding faster.
AI won't take your job—people who know how to use AI will take your job.
- If AI can input data in 5 minutes instead of 6 hours, accountants have more time to listen to clients and provide better consulting.
- If AI can compose a full musical score from just a melody, musicians can visualize and create better.
- If AI can grade assignments and provide reminders, teachers have less busywork and more heart for their students.
I'm neither overly optimistic nor pessimistic. At 25, I just want to keep updating myself so I don't become obsolete too soon.