Kirby: Smart machines will encroach upon every knowledge work job
Julia Kirby · a16z Podcast | Automation, Jobs, & the Future of Work (and Income) · Jan 2, 2019 · at 5:57
Julia Kirby, co-author of 'Only Humans Need Apply', outlines the scope of AI encroachment across white-collar knowledge work.
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“So the reality is that every knowledge work job is going to see this encroachment of smart machines into the workplace.”
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