Port workers protest over AI, but financial advisors, interpreters, surgeons, and fast-food workers could be impacted too [Video]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Concerns over artificial intelligence are one reason port workers are on strike, but the data shows they aren’t the only ones who could be impacted by the emerging technology.

There’s no doubt automation is impacting the workforce. Some companies use technology, such as ChatGPT, to interact with customers. Others use it for robots.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said AI could be more significant than the emergence of computers. However, they aren’t seeing major job losses at this point.

There are certain careers that experts consider are at a higher risk of job losses. The federal government said the jobs most considered to be impacted by AI are financial advisors, interpreters, surgeons, fast-food workers, and landscapers.

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said material movers are also considered to be one of the hardest-hit industries by automation.

While robots have …