Generative AI will transform tasks rather than professions

According to the statement made by the university, the rapid development of productive artificial intelligence technologies brings with it discussions about the future of working life.

Research indicates that the impact of artificial intelligence will be to change job descriptions and working styles rather than the complete disappearance of professions.

Prof., whose opinions were included in the statement. Dr. Yılmaz stated that not only the ability to use artificial intelligence will be decisive in the employees of the future, but also the ability to control the information produced with field knowledge, notice mistakes and take responsibility.

Yılmaz emphasized that artificial intelligence can take on some tasks within existing professions, but human knowledge, evaluation and decision will maintain their importance in many fields, and said:

"According to ILO's research, approximately one quarter of the world's employees are in professions that may be affected to some extent by productive artificial intelligence. However, this does not mean that one in four employees will lose their job. Research shows that job descriptions will change rather than professions disappearing."

"THOSE WHO CAN VERIFY THE OUTPUT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN BUSINESS LIFE"

Stating that the use of artificial intelligence in working life will become increasingly widespread, Yılmaz pointed out that being able to use technology alone will not be a sufficient competence.

Yılmaz stated that artificial intelligence systems can produce text, images, software code and various analyzes in a short time, but that the outputs in question should not always be considered correct and said, "In the coming period, the real difference will emerge not only between those who can use artificial intelligence and those who cannot, but also between people who can control the result produced by artificial intelligence with their field knowledge, realize their mistakes and take ultimate responsibility. Those who can verify the artificial intelligence output will make a difference in business life." he said.

Stating that the ability to verify and question the output of artificial intelligence will be one of the most important professional competencies of the future, Yılmaz noted that the transformation in artificial intelligence should also be reflected in university education.

Yılmaz emphasized that students should be trained not only as individuals who can use new technologies, but also as professionals who can question and evaluate the results produced by these technologies, and made the following evaluations:

"In universities, we need to teach students not only how to use artificial intelligence tools, but also how to pose correct problems, verify outputs and bear ethical responsibility. Artificial intelligence will increasingly take place in education and working life. In addition to technology knowledge, field expertise, critical thinking and awareness of responsibility will be decisive in the professional competencies of the future."