OpenAI has unveiled the latest version of ChatGPT with o1. And the new model is so powerful that some people fear it could lead to job losses.
What kind of model is this? ChatGPT o1 is the next upgrade for the popular chatbot. According to the company OpenAI, the AI is said to be capable of thinking similarly to a human and solving complex tasks. The version is already available in a preview release.
As highlighted by the portal JeuxVideo in a post, this development threatens the profession of human programmers. Because the AI is simply more powerful.
Programming with a success rate of 90% to 100%
What is the problem with o1? The new version is said to be capable of passing hiring tests for software engineers with a success rate of 90% to 100%. It goes even further: According to OpenAI benchmarks, both o1 and o1-mini are capable of outperforming human engineers in a variety of programming tasks.
What were the reactions? Many expressed surprise and even dismay. Some developers stated that they are concerned about their professional future. Because the AI has the potential to replace certain functions in the field of programming.
An AI developer took it a step further on Twitter/X.com and asked: Why should a company still hire a human when an AI works with an accuracy of 90 to 100%? No real human would be that good and this question is likely to be posed by every company looking to hire engineers soon:
Some states and companies are already replacing employees with artificial intelligence
What is the situation in other areas? The situation is not much better in other fields. Experts predict that automation could affect up to 54% of jobs in the banking sector. This is reported by the portal 3Djuegos.com. In some US states, they are transitioning to having certain state examinations reviewed by AI. This costs over 4,000 people their jobs but saves the state millions in tax revenues.
Which jobs are safe from AI? Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI and lead developer of ChatGPT, has spoken out. He explains that 34 professions will never be replaced by AI. Unsurprisingly, these are mainly physical jobs: The inventor of AI ChatGPT reveals which 34 professions AI can never replace.
