Yes! AI is Coming for Your Job!

The rise of AI feels like a punch in the stomach, it has been almost a year since Chatpgt 3.0 and the numb feeling remains.

As a father of young kids, I wonder what jobs will even exist when they grow up. And as an entrepreneur, I question how to future-proof my business.

AI will automate knowledge-based roles I've relied on for income, from engineering to marketing. These jobs provided premium wages because specialized skills and experience were scarce.?

Now, with AI able to replicate processes and output with increasing sophistication, many tasks can be done nearly as well for free. This scales knowledge exponentially. Let me know what you think!

We keep underestimating AI

For example, a chatbot can handle not only common customer service queries but also details of technical support, as long as you provide the right input. A writing assistant can draft content, a composition tool can create music and at LIV we are working on making the best health and wellness knowledge available 24/7 via AI-supported human coaches.

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Skaling Intelligence

One of the limiting factors of human knowledge has been specialization, a surgeon has no idea about nutrition, and a dentist probably will not help you in optimizing your biochemistry of happiness or will give viable advice in anti-aging. This is now becoming an exercise in simply combining the right data sources, converting them into a form that gets easier digested and converted into actionable advice. The LIV bot System we are building only has a limited dataset of about 15 Million words, but this information source is highly curated. We are building similar systems for ZERO-X and our other portfolio companies.

The spark of human genius still eludes AI. But for most everyday work, it's "good enough." Margins will get squeezed as expectations for low-cost AI services rise.

This disruption means rethinking how we structure and market businesses in the age of intelligent algorithms. Here are 3 tips:

1. Embrace AI Wherever Possible

Don't resist, integrate AI everywhere you can to reduce overhead. For instance, use chatbots for customer service, AI writers for basic content, and predictive analytics to gain insights.

The technology advances so rapidly in AI that it's overwhelming. But push yourself to try new applications, learn quickly, and stay on top of developments.

2. Get Hyper Efficient?

Leverage automation, outsourcing, and AI to trim costs. If your product takes off, the code can likely be replicated for free. Assume margins will fall.

Run an agile operation and scrutinize every expense. Identify manual tasks that could be handled more efficiently by AI or freelancers.?

3. Double Down on Relationships?

AI struggles to completely replicate emotional intelligence and creativity. The human touch remains vital.

Focus more on building direct customer relationships vs. pure transactional sales. Loyal audiences are your differentiator.

Like my parties - a personalized invite drives 10X the response over a generic broadcast. Mass customization beats mass marketing.

Find areas where AI falls short and develop those human-centered skills. Subject expertise, creativity, and empathy are your competitive edges.

Most Important: Stay Creative- Always

Practice improv skills to sharpen your creative thinking and emotional intelligence. The ability to innovate, connect, and empathize on the fly will remain resistant to automation.

Improv boosts listening, teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience. Critical talents as workplaces require adapting to constant change.

Natural Language Processing??

Study how AI communicates so you can create content optimized for it. SEO will evolve from keyword targeting to conversational queries.?

Understand AI's strengths like ingesting data at scale and weaknesses like nuanced human conversation. Tailor your messages accordingly across channels.

Be the Humanizer?

Counterbalance technology with storytelling and humor that tugs heartstrings. Data should support narratives, not replace them.

Share vulnerable stories that build trust and loyalty. Be transparent about challenges as well as achievements.

Let your personality permeate content to differentiate from AI's formulaic approach. Flaunt your quirks - imperfections are memorable.

Automate Daily Operations?

Leverage AI to handle repetitive administrative tasks like data entry freeing you to focus on high-level strategy and creativity.

For example, use AI meeting assistants to compile notes, schedule meetings, and track action items automatically.?

Reduce reactionary work to make space for proactive innovation. The future rewards those shaping technology, not just reacting to it.

Embrace a Growth Mindset

Adopting an adaptive, curious mindset helps navigate disruption and upskilling. Rapid reskilling will be essential to stay relevant.

Make learning continuously a habit. Follow thought leaders in emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, and synthetic biology to expand your thinking.?

Immerse yourself in online courses, workshops, books, and podcasts outside your niche. Multi-disciplinary knowledge builds connections that spark ideas.

Collaborate with AI?

Rather than competing with AI, find ways to collaborate for enhanced creativity. AI's computational skills complement human ingenuity.

For example, partner with AI co-pilots for data analysis, content creation, and product design. Form an alliance leveraging both your strengths.

My Conclusion for Today- Subject to Change

Work is being redefined by AI whether we like it or not. But by adopting an adaptive mindset and rethinking where we add value, humans still have advantages.???

As AI handles rote work, we can focus on innovation, creativity, emotional intelligence, and building meaningful connections.

By embracing this technology while also prioritizing our humanity, we will discover new opportunities and thrive amidst disruption.

Let me know what you think! Share- Like - Respond!

Julien Uhlig

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