Gwyn Morgan: Apply some intelligence. AI won’t kill all jobs

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Gwyn Morgan: Apply some intelligence. AI won’t kill all jobs

The science fiction is scary but jobs that require a physical presence, including the trades, are likely to prosper in the new labour world

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Artificial Intelligence started off as a handy search engine that summarized information compiled from various websites. It advanced to such uses as automatic inventory control for stores and preparing financial statements. Then came essay-writing and providing mathematical solutions for students — much to the frustration of teachers.

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