Geoffrey Hinton is known for his exceptional work on neural science and computation. But why would he suggest the world to become a plumber in the AI-revolutionized era? Well, we all are convinced that AI has taken over the digital world, some argue it will replace most jobs.

However, a recent warning by Geoffrey Hinton hints towards a more AI-empowered future. Known as the Godfather of AI, Hinton suggested a 10% to 20% chance of complete human displacement due to artificial intelligence. He talked about the risk of technology and the looming threat of joblessness especially in the white-collar category. Is he saying skilled tradepersons are safe jobs in 2025 and beyond?

Geoffrey Hinton Warns of Mass Unemployment Due to AI Automation

Since the rise of AI, it has created concerns about natural intelligence, human capabilities, and the reality of manpower replacement. AI has revolutionized digital and tech jobs such as digital marketing, research and data-driven tasks, media, transportation, legal field, customer care, accounting, and telemarketers.

Irony: Plumbing A Safer Job in the AI Era

However, some physical jobs are hard to be done by AI robots or technology, such as plumbing. The Father of Deep Learning and the winner of Nobel Prize for AI, Geoffrey Hinton warns people to be a plumber which is rather a safer career than the million-dollar call center industry.

While being a prestigious guest at “ The Diary of a CEO” Podcast, the neural scientist Hinton created hype for plumbing skills by suggesting a plumbing career that is hard to replace with artificial intelligence. While AI risks intellectual labor, physical trade skills have a bright future. Because, automated systems are starkly eating up human jobs, reducing a 10-person task to a 1-person with an AI assistant. Know more about latest news at 360 Buzz blog.