AI Revolutionizes Australia: Jobs, Traffic, and Daily Life Transformed
An AI expert predicts sweeping changes across Australia within the next decade, driven by artificial intelligence. Expect job shifts, automated transport, and personalized tech managing every facet of daily life.
The Future of Work in Australia
According to expert Niusha Shafiabady, a professor specializing in computational and artificial intelligence at the Australian Catholic University, profound transformations are imminent. Many current jobs will become obsolete due to AI automation.
“The jobs that will be first disrupted will be the ones driven by AI automation,” Shafiabady stated. “For example, an order at Hungry Jack’s was taken (recently) by a machine. Those types of jobs are easy to implement using AI.” Jobs involving repetitive tasks suitable for computer programming will quickly disappear.
Shafiabady referenced a 2023 World Economic Forum report forecasting that AI will disrupt about 44% of jobs. Additionally, the International Monetary Fund reported that 40% to 60% of jobs would be affected in advanced economies, including Australia.
Lifestyle Changes: From Traffic to Training
The expert also envisions a future where traffic congestion becomes a thing of the past. AI systems will adjust traffic light timings in real-time using images from traffic signals.
Shafiabady anticipates AI-optimized traffic management, similar to systems implemented in cities like Singapore and Dubai, will dramatically reduce road congestion. She predicts, “Many people won’t have to go out for their jobs, and (in conjunction with these) AI optimising facilities, we will have much less traffic on the roads.”
Furthermore, Shafiabady forecasts substantial changes to daily routines. AI will manage home environments, adjusting room temperatures based on real-time weather data. AI assistants will also plan daily schedules, optimizing them overnight.
“The roles that do not need critical thinking skills are the ones that will be disrupted quickly,”
—Niusha Shafiabady
Personal trainers may soon be obsolete, according to the expert. AI-powered apps will assess individual needs, providing personalized workout guidelines. In fact, a recent report from McKinsey indicates that up to 70% of companies will adopt some form of AI by 2030 (McKinsey 2023).
The Safe Jobs and the Future of Everyday Tasks
The jobs safe from AI will be the ones needing strategic planning and thinking. “If you’re the CEO of a company, your job is safe because we’re not at a level yet where we’ll allow strategic decisions to be taken over by machines,” Shafiabady said. “Jobs that need critical thinking skills are the safest jobs.”
Shafiabady mentioned that in the future, Australians can anticipate AI assistants for daily tasks. AI will review the day and provide productivity improvements for the next day, and tailor news feeds.
AI will analyze dietary needs, recommending meals for the day. Robotic arms may prepare meals in the kitchen. Even Uber Eats could utilize drone deliveries.
As AI advances, it will offer insights for Australians. AI will analyze the day and provide suggestions for increased productivity. “AI will help you focus on your fulfilment and creativity,” according to Shafiabady.
