Bill Gates reportedly has another prediction on artificial intelligence (AI) impacting jobs. Microsoft founder Bill Gates forecasts that artificial intelligence (AI) will soon eliminate shortages of doctors and teachers by filling critical gaps in healthcare and education. According to a report in Business Insider, speaking on the "People by WTF" podcast, Gates said, "AI will come in and provide medical IQ, and there won't be a shortage." He also predicted AI would take over roles like factory workers, construction crews, and hotel cleaners, potentially reducing workweeks and prompting a philosophical rethink about how time is spent. "You can retire early, you can work shorter workweeks," he said, noting even he struggles to adjust to this shift after decades in a world of scarcity.
In healthcare, the US reportedly faces a projected shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Globally, countries like India and those in Africa also struggle with insufficient medical professionals. AI startups like Suki, Zephyr AI, and Tennr are raising billions to address this by automating tasks like billing and note-taking, improving diagnostics, and identifying patients for new treatments. McKinsey estimates generative AI could add up to $370 billion in productivity to healthcare and pharma.
Education faces reportedly similar challenges. According to the report, in 2023, 86% of US K-12 public schools reported hiring difficulties, with 45% understaffed. In the UK, David Game College in London has piloted AI tools like ChatGPT to assist 20 students in subjects like English and math. Educators see AI as a time-saver and learning enhancer, despite concerns about cheating.
Gates cites Nvidia's robots, Keynes' prediction and ...
Gates also highlighted AI’s potential to revolutionize manual labor. Tech giants like Nvidia are developing humanoid robots for tasks like warehouse picking and floor cleaning, aiming to cut labour costs and boost efficiency. He emphasized that AI’s ability to replicate physical skills will reshape industries, saying, "The hands have to be awfully good to do those things. We'll achieve that."
Reflecting on the future, Gates echoed economist John Maynard Keynes’ 1930 prediction of a 15-hour workweek, noting that despite productivity gains, most still work 40 hours. Gates, who works for enjoyment despite not needing to, sees AI-driven changes as both an opportunity and a challenge to redefine work and leisure.
In healthcare, the US reportedly faces a projected shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Globally, countries like India and those in Africa also struggle with insufficient medical professionals. AI startups like Suki, Zephyr AI, and Tennr are raising billions to address this by automating tasks like billing and note-taking, improving diagnostics, and identifying patients for new treatments. McKinsey estimates generative AI could add up to $370 billion in productivity to healthcare and pharma.
Education faces reportedly similar challenges. According to the report, in 2023, 86% of US K-12 public schools reported hiring difficulties, with 45% understaffed. In the UK, David Game College in London has piloted AI tools like ChatGPT to assist 20 students in subjects like English and math. Educators see AI as a time-saver and learning enhancer, despite concerns about cheating.
Gates cites Nvidia's robots, Keynes' prediction and ...
Gates also highlighted AI’s potential to revolutionize manual labor. Tech giants like Nvidia are developing humanoid robots for tasks like warehouse picking and floor cleaning, aiming to cut labour costs and boost efficiency. He emphasized that AI’s ability to replicate physical skills will reshape industries, saying, "The hands have to be awfully good to do those things. We'll achieve that."
Reflecting on the future, Gates echoed economist John Maynard Keynes’ 1930 prediction of a 15-hour workweek, noting that despite productivity gains, most still work 40 hours. Gates, who works for enjoyment despite not needing to, sees AI-driven changes as both an opportunity and a challenge to redefine work and leisure.
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