Critical ThreatGeneral AI Assistant
ChatGPT
by OpenAI
The AI chatbot that started it all. ChatGPT can write, code, analyze, and converse on virtually any topic.
Launched: November 2022Free tier, $20/month Plus, $200/month Pro200M+ weekly users
Job Threat Level
85%
Based on capabilities, adoption rate, and tasks automated
What ChatGPT Can Do
Writing articles, emails, and marketing copy
Coding and debugging in multiple languages
Data analysis and summarization
Customer service conversations
Research and information synthesis
Translation between languages
Educational tutoring
Jobs Threatened by ChatGPT
HIGH IMPACT
Content Writer
At-risk tasks: Blog posts, Product descriptions, Social media posts
Customer Service Rep
At-risk tasks: Email responses, Chat support, FAQ handling
Translator
At-risk tasks: Document translation, Real-time interpretation assistance
MEDIUM IMPACT
Junior Developer
At-risk tasks: Boilerplate code, Bug fixes, Code documentation
Research Analyst
At-risk tasks: Literature reviews, Data summarization, Report writing
What ChatGPT Can't Do (Yet)
Can hallucinate facts and citations
No access to real-time information (without plugins)
Lacks true understanding and reasoning
Cannot verify information accuracy
No emotional intelligence or empathy
Where Humans Still Win
These are the skills and capabilities that keep you valuable despite ChatGPT:
Critical thinking and fact verification
Emotional intelligence and relationship building
Creative vision and strategic direction
Physical presence and hands-on work
Ethical judgment and accountability
How to Stay Ahead of ChatGPT
1
Learn to use it: Become the person who leverages ChatGPT rather than competes with it. Master prompt engineering and AI-assisted workflows.
2
Develop human-only skills: Focus on the advantages listed above—emotional intelligence, creative vision, ethical judgment, and relationship building.
3
Move up the value chain: Transition from execution to strategy. AI handles tasks; humans provide vision and judgment.