Khaberni - Alex Karp, CEO of the American technology company "Palantir," revealed a type of job that will disappear as artificial intelligence dominates the US economy.
After being asked by Larry Fink, CEO of "Black Rock" (BlackRock), whether artificial intelligence "will create jobs or destroy jobs in general" during a wide-ranging discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Karp said: "It will eliminate jobs in the humanities. If you studied at a prestigious school and studied philosophy — I'll use myself as an example — you better have another skill. This type of job will be hard to market."
The "Palantir" CEO did not specify which areas would face job loss, although humanities graduates often pursue careers in academia, law, and government.
When Fink urged him to clarify, Karp mentioned that office jobs (white-collar jobs) will likely see some disruption due to artificial intelligence, while technical career paths typically categorized under "manual labor" (blue-collar jobs) will thrive.
As an example, Karp referred to professional technicians who manufacture batteries and other components for tech companies: "If you are a professional technician… you are of great value, and probably irreplaceable, because we can develop your skills and quickly shift you to something different than what you were. These jobs will become more valuable."
Overall, Karp saw that there will be "more than enough jobs for the citizens of your country, especially for those who have received vocational training." Meanwhile, employers will need to develop "different ways to test competence" that go beyond academic grades to make the most of their employees.
During the Davos discussion, Karp and Fink agreed that education in the humanities was already "hard to market" even before artificial intelligence reshaped the economy.
Karp (58 years old) is known for his unconventional path in leading a leading technology company. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Haverford College, a law degree from Stanford Law School, and later a Ph.D. in philosophy from Goethe University in Germany, before co-founding "Palantir" with billionaire Peter Thiel in 2003.
It is worth noting that several technology executives had previously warned that artificial intelligence would lead to job loss, especially in office sectors.
