By Francisco Javier 
In an increasingly artificial intelligence (IA) and automation world, millions of jobs could be transformed or completely disappeared. According to recent reports, up to 30% of the work could be automated by the mid-2030's, with a greater impact on administrative and service sectors. While the IA promises efficiency and productivity, it also raises concern about labour displacement, especially in routine or low creative roles. We then explore some of the most vulnerable professions, based on expert analysis such as Microsoft, PwC and the World Economic Forum, which project a challenging picture for 2025 and beyond.
Administrative and Office Professions
Administrative roles are particularly susceptible, as they involve repetitive tasks that IA can handle more accurately. For example, administrative assistants and secretaries could see their functions automated by agenda management software and e-mails. Similarly, data entry employees face a high risk, with tools such as automatic document processing, eliminating the need for human intervention.
Customer Care and Sales
The customer service sector is on the lookout, with chatbots and virtual assistants replacing human representatives. According to studies, call center agents and sales representatives could lose up to 50% of their roles by 2040, due to IA systems that handle real-time consultations and transactions. In retail and hospitality, ATMs and waiters are also threatened by automatic kiosks and service robots.
Manufacture and Transport
Automation in manufacturing is already a reality, with robots replacing operators in assembly lines. Professions such as welders, assembly and machinery operators face a risk of 65% or more, especially in industries such as automotive. In transport, truck and delivery drivers could be displaced by self-employed vehicles, with projections of up to 3.2 million jobs lost in the US only in the next 20 years.
Creative and Analytical Professions
Even traditionally "human" fields are not safe. Interpreters and translators could be overcome by real-time translation tools such as those driven by generative IA. Writers, authors and historians also appear on high-impact lists, with models such as GPT capable of generating content and analysing historical data. Data analysts and junior programmers could see their automated tasks, although senior roles in IA emerge as opportunities.
Other Vulnerable Sectors
In education and health, teachers of basic subjects and medical technicians could be affected by online learning platforms and automated diagnostics. Graphic designers and interior designers face a general image IA competition, as planned for 2025. Finally, financial roles such as risk accountants and analysts could be automated with predictive algorithms.
Conclusion: Adaptation as Key for the Future
Although the IA threatens to move 92 million jobs by 2030, it will also create 78 million new roles in areas such as IA development and sustainability. The key is in reskilling: workers must acquire skills in technology and human creativity. Governments and companies must invest in training to mitigate the impact, avoiding a "blood bath" in white-collar employment. The future is not apocalyptic, but it requires immediate action.
Sources of Information
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Fortune: Microsoft researchers have revealed the 40 jobs most exposed to AI
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