Artificial intelligence (AI) and recent advancements in Microsoft technology are set to significantly transform workplaces and computing. Government research indicates that around 30% of workers are in roles vulnerable to AI replacement, particularly in the financial, insurance, and information sectors.
Jobs such as laboratory technicians, accountants, and telephone salespeople are most at risk, while sectors like agriculture are less exposed. The findings highlight a gender disparity, with women in administrative roles being more exposed to AI than men, who are more often in agriculture or construction roles. Ministers emphasize the need for workers to gain new skills to adapt to AI-driven changes, ensuring public finances can support these structural shifts.
Meanwhile, Microsoft has introduced a new category of AI-enhanced personal computers called “Copilot+,” which can handle AI tasks directly on the device, enhancing functionality and performance without relying on cloud data centers. These PCs, starting at just under €1,000, feature capabilities like “Recall,” which tracks and stores user activities for easy retrieval. This innovation aims to drive PC upgrades by offering compelling AI features, with Microsoft expecting to sell 50 million AI PCs within a year. Additionally, the latest GPT-4 technology will be integrated into these devices, further boosting their AI prowess. Microsoft’s push to integrate AI deeply into its products underscores its commitment to leading the AI revolution in both workplace efficiency and consumer technology.
Read more on this in the below articles.
Almost a third of jobs could be negatively impacted by AI – RTE.ie
Microsoft debuts ‘Copilot+’ PCs with AI features – RTE.ie
