Do you ever consider what will happen to the millions of people if AI or machines take over their jobs? Or do you ponder how to survive in the era of AI, robots, and tech, where everything is getting automated?

AI is taking over most of the work of humans as they become more and more intelligent every day. Is it possible to get ahead of these smart AI and robots? The answer is yes because, while AI is getting smarter and more intelligent, artificial intelligence is not a substitute for human intelligence; it is a tool to amplify human creativity and ingenuity.

If someone tries to defeat AI, the only way is to learn to use it and utilize it in a way so that AI cannot replace you, but you can replace those who don't have the power of AI. So, how can we survive in this era of AI and compete with it?

CREATIVITY: According to a study conducted by Adobe, 60% of the population does not consider themselves creative, which is one of the most needed skills in the era of AI and digitization. We're all born with almost unlimited creative potential. The only proof you need for this is to spend time with a five-year-old. Give them some paints or some crayons, and watch; they create, they lose all track of time. So, we all have some creative skills or traits; we just need to find it, work on it, and hone it, which can make us stand far ahead of AI and those humans who are not utilizing AI.

COLLABORATIVE: Consider yourself working as a Marketing analytics officer in XYZ company where you have to analyze the market for launching a new product. Now, let's assume two cases: first, where you are doing everything on your own manually, and second, where you are doing all the work utilizing the intense power of AI with adding your creativity into it. Don't you think it will be more efficient and easy for you? Yes, collaborating AI with human intelligence can take the efficiency of your work to the next level.

FOCUS ON JOBS THAT REQUIRE HUMAN SKILLS: We cannot deny the fact that as AI is developing, it is becoming more capable of replacing people who are not adapting to AI and automation. But the fact remains that AI can only do the work that does not require human skills like creativity, emotional intelligence, etc. So, focus on jobs that require human skills.

UPSKILL AND RESKILL: The most important step to take in order to protect your job from being taken over by AI is to continuously upgrade yourself. This means staying current with the latest technologies and learning new skills that cannot be easily replicated by machines. This could involve taking courses in areas such as data analysis, programming, and cybersecurity, as well as developing soft skills such as creativity, empathy, and communication.

In conclusion, growing AI and Automation is a major challenge to the future job market, but AI is also creating new opportunities for those who are ready to grow with AI and not seeing it as a threat for them in the future. AI is going to be smarter, but at the end AI is technology made by humans so human intelligence will always stand ahead of artificial intelligence. So try to improve your human-centric qualities and utilize them along with the power of AI. By following these steps, you can future-proof your career and remain competitive in the ever-changing job market.