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Kai
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How far is Ai's reach?
How does the growth of AI threaten degrees in business, marketing, and finance?
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Wong Loke Yuen
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Hi Kai. AI has a very wide reach. It can read huge amounts of information, find patterns, make predictions, and do simple tasks again and again without getting tired. In finance, AI can study the market, manage investments, and predict risks much faster than a human. In marketing, it helps companies understand what customers want, creates simple content, etc. In business, it helps leaders make better decisions, manage operations, etc. Since these tasks are part of many business-related jobs, it is natural to wonder if AI will replace people who studied these subjects.
But the truth is this: AI will not make business, marketing, or finance degrees useless. Instead, it will change what students and professionals need to learn. The real risk comes when people refuse to update their skills. If someone depends only on old knowledge or traditional ways of working, they may find it hard to compete. Jobs that mostly involve data entry, basic reporting, or simple analysis are the easiest for AI to automate.
Still, there are many things AI cannot do well. It cannot replace human judgment, creativity, or ethical thinking. These skills are very important in the business world. For example, AI can tell you what customers are doing, but it cannot fully understand culture or emotions the way people do.
So instead of fearing AI, the best thing to do is to learn how to work with it. Students studying business, marketing, or finance should learn about data, digital tools, and how AI systems work. Professionals should also continue learning new skills so they can stay relevant.
But the truth is this: AI will not make business, marketing, or finance degrees useless. Instead, it will change what students and professionals need to learn. The real risk comes when people refuse to update their skills. If someone depends only on old knowledge or traditional ways of working, they may find it hard to compete. Jobs that mostly involve data entry, basic reporting, or simple analysis are the easiest for AI to automate.
Still, there are many things AI cannot do well. It cannot replace human judgment, creativity, or ethical thinking. These skills are very important in the business world. For example, AI can tell you what customers are doing, but it cannot fully understand culture or emotions the way people do.
So instead of fearing AI, the best thing to do is to learn how to work with it. Students studying business, marketing, or finance should learn about data, digital tools, and how AI systems work. Professionals should also continue learning new skills so they can stay relevant.