Generative AI and the future of work

Summary

In "Generative AI and the Future of Work: A Reappraisal," Carl Benedikt Frey and Michael Osborne revisit the predictions made in their influential 2013 paper regarding the impact of automation on jobs. They reflect on the advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly in generative AI, to reassess its impact on various job sectors and the labor market as a whole.

Technological Advancements and Their Implications: The paper details significant advancements in AI, notably in Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4, image generators like DALL-E 2, and AI tools such as GitHub's Copilot. These technologies have begun performing tasks previously believed to be exclusive to humans, such as writing code, generating images, and composing