AI Won't Steal My Job: I'm Too Creative!
Stephen Fahey
I help businesses improve AI implementation through my context framework.
### Why human creativity remains our greatest asset in the age of artificial intelligence
In a world where ChatGPT can write your emails and AI art generators can design your wedding invitations, many of us are asking the same question: Will I still have a job next year?
The fear is real. A recent Oxford study suggests up to 47% of US jobs could be automated within the next decade. But before you panic and start hoarding tinned beans, there's something important the tech gurus aren't telling you.
Machines can't do what makes us human
Steve Fahey, founder of Anthrotech Ai , believes we're thinking about artificial intelligence all wrong. "The robots aren't coming for your job—they're coming for the boring bits of your job," he explains from his Eastbourne office.
Fahey, who also runs a successful cleaning business, sees firsthand how technology and human touch complement each other. "My cleaning provides something no robot can—judgment, adaptability, and genuine care. The same principles apply across industries."
The creativity advantage
When Midjourney churned out its first masterpieces, artists worldwide felt a collective chill. Yet a year later, human artists are still in demand—perhaps more than ever.
"AI tools are like having an extremely talented assistant," says digital artist Martha Wells. "They can execute quickly, but they don't know what matters to people. They don't understand why certain images make us cry or laugh."
Finding your AI-proof skills
Experts recommend focusing on uniquely human capabilities:
- Emotional intelligence and empathy
- Creative problem-solving in unpredictable situations
- Building genuine human connections
- Understanding cultural nuances and social contexts
"The future isn't about competing with AI," Fahey insists. "It's about collaboration—finding the sweet spot where technology handles the repetitive work while humans provide the creativity, judgment, and heart."
Join the conversation
Fahey is launching a LinkedIn group called "AI Won't Steal My Job: I'm Too Creative!" for those navigating the changing landscape of work.
"We need to stop seeing AI as the enemy and start seeing it as a tool that could actually make our working lives more meaningful," he says. "The jobs of tomorrow might not even exist today, but they'll certainly require that human spark."
As the AI revolution accelerates, perhaps our creativity isn't just our competitive advantage—it's what makes us irreplaceable.