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Ever pondered if AI is a sneaky job-snatcher or just a catalyst for even more work?

Is AI here to take our jobs or give us more work? | Pulselive Kenya

Stella Takyiwaa Okyere

<p>Let's unpack this digital dilemma with some humor and real talk!</p>

<h3><strong>AI: The not-so-silent job thief?</strong> </h3>

<p>Imagine strolling into your office to find a shiny robot at your desk. Spooky, huh? AI, much like that robot, isn't just lurking around to grab your job. </p>

<p>However, it's reshaping the way we work. Some folks fret that AI will replace everything from taxi drivers to journalists (uh-oh, my job's on the line!). But is it really the career apocalypse?</p>

<h3><strong>The bright side: AI, the helper</strong></h3>

<p>Here's the twist: AI can be like that helpful buddy who takes the boring stuff off your plate. Imagine having an AI pal who crunches numbers or schedules meetings while you focus on the cool parts of your job.</p>

<p> It's not about giving you more work but making the work you have a bit less of a headache.</p>

<h3><strong>The flip side: AI, your new taskmaster</strong> </h3>

<p>Here's where things get a bit dicey. AI isn't just about offloading your tedious tasks; it's also about ramping up expectations.</p>

<p> With AI handling tasks at warp speed, suddenly, everyone expects you to be a superhuman worker. More tasks, tighter deadlines - thanks, AI, for turning us into workaholics!</p>

<h3><strong>Learning to tango with tech</strong> </h3>

<p>So, how do we dance with this new tech partner? It's all about learning the steps. Upskilling, reskilling, and all those fancy terms mean one thing: staying in tune with what AI can do. It's like learning to use a smartphone all over again, but trust me, it's worth it.</p>

<h3><strong>The future: Working hand in hand?</strong> </h3>

<p>Here's the million-dollar question: What's the future look like with AI around? It's not about robots ruling the world (at least, not yet!). </p>

<p>It's more about how we can work alongside AI to do our jobs better. Think of it as having a super-smart assistant who doesn't complain about coffee breaks.</p>

<h3><strong>Embrace or brace?</strong> </h3>

<p>So, dear readers, should we embrace AI or brace for impact? Here's the deal: AI's not here to steal your job, but it's definitely shaking things up. </p>

<p>The key? Stay curious, keep learning, and maybe, just maybe, we can all get along with this AI newcomer.</p>

<p>And there you have it! AI might seem like a job-snatching boogeyman, but it's really more of a sidekick in our work adventures. Stay tuned to Pulse for more tech tales and tips!</p>

Evan Spiegel announcing Snapchat's "My AI" feature.Joe Scarnici/Stringer/Getty

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