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How has Adopting AI Impacted Your Career?
In my previous question I asked about Careers being wiped out or evolving with the impact of AI and its effects on the Career landscape in general. I got really insightful reply. With most response on Career inevitable evolution, Ability to Learn, Adaptability and Use of AI as a Leverage.
My question now is on AI in the Career space. How is it aided you in your Career, What has changed since you adopted it?, Was the adoption of AI in your Career seamless or difficult? Are you aware of Ethical AI use, it's potential for Bias and Plagiarism and occasional Hallucinations? Share your thoughts please 🙏🏿.
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
Academic and Career Advisor | Freelance Writer | TRIO Program Director
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Tacoma, Washington
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Paul’s Answer
Hi Ibrahim:
When I think about this question, I emphasize that artificial intelligence cannot replicate core human traits like inspiration, enthusiasm, and empathy. Starting with this premise, I have to add that my personal experiences with the AI technology have so far been very good. It has several attributes that I can personally use and utilize in my current occupation.
One element, that I have observed, is that AI has the amazing ability to interact like an Encyclopedia, basically accumulating a large amount of information, in a way which could take a human being hours to complete. This is how I utilize it, so yes, it has had a positive impact.
When discussing how AI reshapes the world, education, communication, and the future of work, I highlight several core perspectives:
#1. Human Inspiration Over Machine Content
• Inability to Inspire: I believe that inspiring and motivating people is an area that AI has so far not been able to perfect. I know some Psychologists, like BF Skinner, felt that someday this could change and AI could develop these skills to serve people in an effective way. But, for the time being, it still cannot replace the human emotional or nurturing element in our lives.
• The Power of Human Energy: I maintain the thought that a human expressing genuine industriousness and enthusiasm is far more effective at motivating teams than any machine or AI program.
• Value of Strong Vocalization: I strongly advocate for developing powerful speaking and vocalization skills. These skills demonstrate leadership, confidence, and build professional networks in ways AI cannot match.
#2. Becoming a "Generalist" to Stay Future-Proof
• The Danger of Hyper-Specialization: Drawing on the concepts of author David Epstein, I warn that specializing in just one occupation leaves workers vulnerable to being replaced by advancing AI technology.
People must continue to develop and gain more technical skills, especially in todays world, where the technology is changing so rapidly. If everyone stops their education and development, or adapting to the changing technology, they run the risk of being left behind, and being unable to keep up.
For example, I was watching the Beijing Half Marathon the past two years, and observed the robotic artificial intelligence division winner, ran the 12.1 mile road course in 2 hours and 40 minutes in the year 2025. The robots came back in 2026, and the AI robot winner now ran the course in a little over 50 minutes (which is much faster than a human being can run). This is how quickly the technology is changing, and rapidly developing.
• Diversifying Skills: I advise individuals to become "Generalists" by obtaining education, certifications, and capabilities across several different skill areas. This diversification offsets technological developments and ensures continued demand in the workforce. If the AI intrudes upon an individuals current job, it is best to be multi-skilled, and cross trained in many areas, so they can shift and transfer into other positions.
I hope these examples, have been helpful in answering your question. Best of luck in achieving your future goals.
When I think about this question, I emphasize that artificial intelligence cannot replicate core human traits like inspiration, enthusiasm, and empathy. Starting with this premise, I have to add that my personal experiences with the AI technology have so far been very good. It has several attributes that I can personally use and utilize in my current occupation.
One element, that I have observed, is that AI has the amazing ability to interact like an Encyclopedia, basically accumulating a large amount of information, in a way which could take a human being hours to complete. This is how I utilize it, so yes, it has had a positive impact.
When discussing how AI reshapes the world, education, communication, and the future of work, I highlight several core perspectives:
#1. Human Inspiration Over Machine Content
• Inability to Inspire: I believe that inspiring and motivating people is an area that AI has so far not been able to perfect. I know some Psychologists, like BF Skinner, felt that someday this could change and AI could develop these skills to serve people in an effective way. But, for the time being, it still cannot replace the human emotional or nurturing element in our lives.
• The Power of Human Energy: I maintain the thought that a human expressing genuine industriousness and enthusiasm is far more effective at motivating teams than any machine or AI program.
• Value of Strong Vocalization: I strongly advocate for developing powerful speaking and vocalization skills. These skills demonstrate leadership, confidence, and build professional networks in ways AI cannot match.
#2. Becoming a "Generalist" to Stay Future-Proof
• The Danger of Hyper-Specialization: Drawing on the concepts of author David Epstein, I warn that specializing in just one occupation leaves workers vulnerable to being replaced by advancing AI technology.
People must continue to develop and gain more technical skills, especially in todays world, where the technology is changing so rapidly. If everyone stops their education and development, or adapting to the changing technology, they run the risk of being left behind, and being unable to keep up.
For example, I was watching the Beijing Half Marathon the past two years, and observed the robotic artificial intelligence division winner, ran the 12.1 mile road course in 2 hours and 40 minutes in the year 2025. The robots came back in 2026, and the AI robot winner now ran the course in a little over 50 minutes (which is much faster than a human being can run). This is how quickly the technology is changing, and rapidly developing.
• Diversifying Skills: I advise individuals to become "Generalists" by obtaining education, certifications, and capabilities across several different skill areas. This diversification offsets technological developments and ensures continued demand in the workforce. If the AI intrudes upon an individuals current job, it is best to be multi-skilled, and cross trained in many areas, so they can shift and transfer into other positions.
I hope these examples, have been helpful in answering your question. Best of luck in achieving your future goals.
Cliff Schreier
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Rochester, Minnesota
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Cliff’s Answer
Ibrahim,
AI has really just begun to impact my work life as a manager of a Firmware team. While it will impact me in multiple ways, I don't feel it will make nearly the impact to me as it will to many of my employees who write software, perform automation, or debug problems with the currently software infrastructure. I have used it for analyzing results of sprints for my team and to help me write things quickly and better.
There are some dangers from AI. My biggest concern is that AI could hijack a person's ability to THINK CRITICALLY. AI can be a great tool to help you CREATE things and SOLVE problems but if you use AI as a 'crutch' and you don't even bother to think things through before letting AI 'handle it', AI will be doing you more harm than good. I have seen multiple situations where developers just 'accept all that AI recommends/creates' and they end up with junk for output, and it makes them look foolish.
Some of our software developers are very concerned that their work will change from software developers to AI prompters who just review the output. This could be the case and that may be a huge issue for them as that is the direction we are headed. You need to decide if you are ok with the impacts of AI on your chosen profession. Some people will change career paths as a result of this.
We are training our team to verify everything AI creates and use a very critical eye on all of the output. AI is here to stay, and I think you only have three choices: Figure out how to best use it for your benefit, try to ignore it, or be swept away by it. People who choose the first option can become wildly successful and prosperous, the others not so much.
I wish you the best of luck.
Oh, by the way, I DIDN'T use AI to rewrite this as I'm still a little old-school.... :-)
AI can be a great tool to accelerate your output, find difficult problems quickly, and allow you to 'do more with less' as long as you treat it with care.
AI has really just begun to impact my work life as a manager of a Firmware team. While it will impact me in multiple ways, I don't feel it will make nearly the impact to me as it will to many of my employees who write software, perform automation, or debug problems with the currently software infrastructure. I have used it for analyzing results of sprints for my team and to help me write things quickly and better.
There are some dangers from AI. My biggest concern is that AI could hijack a person's ability to THINK CRITICALLY. AI can be a great tool to help you CREATE things and SOLVE problems but if you use AI as a 'crutch' and you don't even bother to think things through before letting AI 'handle it', AI will be doing you more harm than good. I have seen multiple situations where developers just 'accept all that AI recommends/creates' and they end up with junk for output, and it makes them look foolish.
Some of our software developers are very concerned that their work will change from software developers to AI prompters who just review the output. This could be the case and that may be a huge issue for them as that is the direction we are headed. You need to decide if you are ok with the impacts of AI on your chosen profession. Some people will change career paths as a result of this.
We are training our team to verify everything AI creates and use a very critical eye on all of the output. AI is here to stay, and I think you only have three choices: Figure out how to best use it for your benefit, try to ignore it, or be swept away by it. People who choose the first option can become wildly successful and prosperous, the others not so much.
I wish you the best of luck.
Oh, by the way, I DIDN'T use AI to rewrite this as I'm still a little old-school.... :-)
AI can be a great tool to accelerate your output, find difficult problems quickly, and allow you to 'do more with less' as long as you treat it with care.
Mario Ramirez
Sr. Leader, Customer Delivery
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Mexico City, Mexico
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Mario’s Answer
Hey Ibrahim, what a really interesting question! Honestly, there's no right or wrong answer to this one!!!
I think it all starts with how we evolve the way we work, learn, and live. It's kind of a journey of shifting perspectives. It’s not just about when you adopt new methods; it’s really about what you do with that adoption and how it impacts your new way of working. We can be faster and more effective, but like you said, being ethical and keeping our humanity at the forefront is super important.
So, let’s stay human, be empathetic, and be resilient. And remember, we as humans are the ones creating this new way to learn and have fun!
Trust but ALWAYS Verify!!!
I think it all starts with how we evolve the way we work, learn, and live. It's kind of a journey of shifting perspectives. It’s not just about when you adopt new methods; it’s really about what you do with that adoption and how it impacts your new way of working. We can be faster and more effective, but like you said, being ethical and keeping our humanity at the forefront is super important.
So, let’s stay human, be empathetic, and be resilient. And remember, we as humans are the ones creating this new way to learn and have fun!
Trust but ALWAYS Verify!!!
Sijoy Sagar
Program Manager
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Updated
Sijoy’s Answer
Hi Ibrahim,
That's a great question, and it's something many people consider as they move through their careers. At HP, like many companies, we're using AI to keep up with the times and make the most of technology. The aim is not only to make daily tasks easier for employees but also to enhance customer experiences.
My journey with AI has been quite an adventure. At first, it was a bit challenging as I had to learn new tools and adapt to different ways of working. But over time, AI has become a great help. It lets me work faster, understand information better, and focus on the tasks that truly matter.
The biggest change has been in problem-solving. Instead of relying only on traditional methods, I now use AI to explore new ideas and automate repetitive tasks. This has made me more flexible and ready for changes in the career world.
There are challenges, too, like using AI responsibly and being aware of potential issues like bias or inaccuracies. I see AI as a tool to support my decisions, not replace them.
Overall, AI has helped me grow by increasing productivity and adaptability, while also reminding me of the importance of continuous learning and using it ethically.
That's a great question, and it's something many people consider as they move through their careers. At HP, like many companies, we're using AI to keep up with the times and make the most of technology. The aim is not only to make daily tasks easier for employees but also to enhance customer experiences.
My journey with AI has been quite an adventure. At first, it was a bit challenging as I had to learn new tools and adapt to different ways of working. But over time, AI has become a great help. It lets me work faster, understand information better, and focus on the tasks that truly matter.
The biggest change has been in problem-solving. Instead of relying only on traditional methods, I now use AI to explore new ideas and automate repetitive tasks. This has made me more flexible and ready for changes in the career world.
There are challenges, too, like using AI responsibly and being aware of potential issues like bias or inaccuracies. I see AI as a tool to support my decisions, not replace them.
Overall, AI has helped me grow by increasing productivity and adaptability, while also reminding me of the importance of continuous learning and using it ethically.
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Sijoy Sagar
Wendy Glavin
Marketing, AI, Writing, Networking, Agencies, Entrepreneurship, Public Relations, AI, Jobs, Careers
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East Hampton, New York
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Wendy’s Answer
I've written many articles on the subject and the importance of knowing your soft skills. In fact, 92 percent of employers now view soft skills as equally important to, or more important than, technical competencies, and more than 80 percent of organizations actively invest in soft-skills development for their teams, rather than hard skills, which can be taught.
To help individuals and corporations uncover these skills, I created the Decode Your Value framework, a process of reflecting on your core values, background, personality, experiences, relationships, and interests to reveal your true brand value. Here's an article I published today on the subject: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-isnt-replacing-your-value-its-exposing-wendy-glavin-7ft4c/. If you have any questions, please let me know. DecodeYourValue ArtificialIntelligence FutureofWork CareerDevelopment
Best of luck!
To help individuals and corporations uncover these skills, I created the Decode Your Value framework, a process of reflecting on your core values, background, personality, experiences, relationships, and interests to reveal your true brand value. Here's an article I published today on the subject: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-isnt-replacing-your-value-its-exposing-wendy-glavin-7ft4c/. If you have any questions, please let me know. DecodeYourValue ArtificialIntelligence FutureofWork CareerDevelopment
Best of luck!
John Woollard
General Manager
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Orlando, Florida
Updated
John’s Answer
AI was most useful to me for the mechanical work. Building basic spreadsheets, reviewing drafts of emails and written instructions before they went out, and reviewing my own communication for clarity. It handled the tedious parts so my time could go to the actual thinking and decisions.
Adoption itself was not hard, but learning where it fails took longer and was arguably more important. AI will be confident even when completely wrong. Catching AI hallucinating information and details was common, so it was important to be a subject matter expert and not just trust anything it put out.
Unfortunately there was a sizable amount of people running things start to finish through AI without putting any of themselves into it, and it was blatantly obvious every time. Those emails read as hollow, often missed their own point, and were filled with pointless fluff. If your writing stops sounding like you, that costs you credibility with the people you work with.
My rule is simple. AI can help you think and revise, but the work has to be yours. Stay in the driver's seat and treat it as a tool, not an authority.
Adoption itself was not hard, but learning where it fails took longer and was arguably more important. AI will be confident even when completely wrong. Catching AI hallucinating information and details was common, so it was important to be a subject matter expert and not just trust anything it put out.
Unfortunately there was a sizable amount of people running things start to finish through AI without putting any of themselves into it, and it was blatantly obvious every time. Those emails read as hollow, often missed their own point, and were filled with pointless fluff. If your writing stops sounding like you, that costs you credibility with the people you work with.
My rule is simple. AI can help you think and revise, but the work has to be yours. Stay in the driver's seat and treat it as a tool, not an authority.
Sandeep Khandelwal
Software Engineer
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San Ramon, California
Updated
Sandeep’s Answer
Hello Ibhrahim,
AI has made me more productive. As a software engineer and researcher, I use it to speed up research, brainstorming, writing, and coding, allowing me to focus more on solving complex problems.
That said, I never rely on AI blindly. I always verify its outputs because it can be biased, hallucinate, or make mistakes. To me, AI is a tool that enhances human expertise, not a substitute for critical thinking or experience.
AI has made me more productive. As a software engineer and researcher, I use it to speed up research, brainstorming, writing, and coding, allowing me to focus more on solving complex problems.
That said, I never rely on AI blindly. I always verify its outputs because it can be biased, hallucinate, or make mistakes. To me, AI is a tool that enhances human expertise, not a substitute for critical thinking or experience.
Wong Loke Yuen
Head of Programme cum Senior Lecturer
740
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Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Updated
Wong’s Answer
AI has changed the way many people work, not by replacing them completely, but by helping them work faster and more efficiently. In many careers, AI is now used to brainstorm ideas, summarize information, analyze data, draft emails, write code, create reports, and automate repetitive tasks. This allows people to spend more time on problem-solving, decision-making, and creative work.
For many professionals, adopting AI was gradual rather than instant. It took time to learn which tasks AI handles well and where human judgment is still essential. The people who benefit the most are those who treat AI as a tool to support their work, not as a replacement for their own thinking.
It is also important to use AI responsibly. AI can produce inaccurate information, reflect biases found in its training data, or generate content that closely resembles existing work. For these reasons, users should always verify facts, review AI-generated content carefully, and avoid relying on it for important decisions without checking reliable sources.
For many professionals, adopting AI was gradual rather than instant. It took time to learn which tasks AI handles well and where human judgment is still essential. The people who benefit the most are those who treat AI as a tool to support their work, not as a replacement for their own thinking.
It is also important to use AI responsibly. AI can produce inaccurate information, reflect biases found in its training data, or generate content that closely resembles existing work. For these reasons, users should always verify facts, review AI-generated content carefully, and avoid relying on it for important decisions without checking reliable sources.
Zakiw Mohammed Zakiyu Abdul-Fatawu
Web developer
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Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Updated
Zakiw Mohammed Zakiyu’s Answer
Hi Ibrahim, I'm glad to share my experience with AI, as it didn't just change my work; it became my work. I started freelancing in content writing, resume editing, and some development tasks. Initially, AI helped speed up tasks like drafting articles and generating images, reducing hours to minutes. That's the basic level most people talk about.
The big change happened when I began building with AI instead of just using it. I was creating similar AI tools for different clients, so I developed a platform called Z-Max.ai, which offers articles, images, and resume reviews in one place. Moving from using AI to building with it added significant value to my career.
It wasn't all smooth sailing. The technical parts like APIs and prompts were easy, but the challenge was knowing when not to trust AI output. Issues like bias, plagiarism, and hallucination are real and something I encountered while building:
- Hallucination occurs when facts are crucial. I always have a human review AI-generated content before publishing.
- Plagiarism can happen unintentionally, so I check important work with a plagiarism tool.
- Bias is subtle, especially in resume tools, as the model reflects its training data. I created my own resume reviewer—(zmaxai.online/ai/review-resume)—to address this, treating it as a second opinion rather than a final judgment. This advice applies to any AI tool, including mine.
My advice: use AI to eliminate repetitive tasks, not replace human judgment. The key skill isn't just crafting good prompts; it's recognizing when the AI is wrong.
The big change happened when I began building with AI instead of just using it. I was creating similar AI tools for different clients, so I developed a platform called Z-Max.ai, which offers articles, images, and resume reviews in one place. Moving from using AI to building with it added significant value to my career.
It wasn't all smooth sailing. The technical parts like APIs and prompts were easy, but the challenge was knowing when not to trust AI output. Issues like bias, plagiarism, and hallucination are real and something I encountered while building:
- Hallucination occurs when facts are crucial. I always have a human review AI-generated content before publishing.
- Plagiarism can happen unintentionally, so I check important work with a plagiarism tool.
- Bias is subtle, especially in resume tools, as the model reflects its training data. I created my own resume reviewer—(zmaxai.online/ai/review-resume)—to address this, treating it as a second opinion rather than a final judgment. This advice applies to any AI tool, including mine.
My advice: use AI to eliminate repetitive tasks, not replace human judgment. The key skill isn't just crafting good prompts; it's recognizing when the AI is wrong.
Supreeti Sehra
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Updated
Supreeti’s Answer
As much as AI is a powerful assistant, it is full of inaccurate information. In my day to day use of AI I have spent significant time understanding and experimenting with it to organize and improve my ideas. It is a great tool to automate repetitive tasks, analyzing information and referencing documents for research. It does help improve productivity but you have to be aware of bias, sensitive data and plagiarism. Fact checking and cross referencing is equally important if you are using it since it is not always correct.
You have to carefully craft your workflows to be able to use minimum tokens and work efficiently which means providing enough information for quality response to your prompt/question. I have learned it is not a replacement for human judgment but a helpful agent augmenting the work not only at workplace but at home as well. The people who know how to leverage it and work with it are the one's who will be successful in future. Every technology and invention when it is new requires adjustment and learning. Once that is overcome it is rewarding. So good luck and keep learning!
You have to carefully craft your workflows to be able to use minimum tokens and work efficiently which means providing enough information for quality response to your prompt/question. I have learned it is not a replacement for human judgment but a helpful agent augmenting the work not only at workplace but at home as well. The people who know how to leverage it and work with it are the one's who will be successful in future. Every technology and invention when it is new requires adjustment and learning. Once that is overcome it is rewarding. So good luck and keep learning!
Chinyere Okafor
Educationist and Counseling Psychologist
1406
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Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
Updated
Chinyere’s Answer
Hi Ibrahim,
AI has changed the way many people work, but in my experience, it's been most valuable as a productivity tool rather than a replacement for professional judgment.
For example, AI can help generate ideas, summarize information, draft emails, analyze data, brainstorm solutions, or automate repetitive tasks. That frees up more time for work that requires human skills, such as critical thinking, decision-making, creativity, relationship-building, and empathy.
The transition hasn't been completely seamless. Like any new technology, there is a learning curve. People need to learn how to write effective prompts, verify AI-generated information, and understand when not to rely on it. Those who treat AI as a tool to support their work, rather than do all their thinking for them, tend to get the best results.
Ethical use is also important. AI can produce biased, inaccurate, or completely fabricated information, so it's essential to fact-check important outputs. In academic and professional settings, users should also respect policies around plagiarism, confidentiality, and responsible disclosure when using AI-generated content.
I think one of the biggest changes AI has brought is that it has lowered the barrier to getting started. People can learn new topics faster, create first drafts more quickly, and automate routine tasks. But the quality of the final result still depends on the person using it. Human expertise, judgment, and accountability remain essential.
Looking ahead, I believe the professionals who will thrive aren't necessarily those who know the most about AI. They're the ones who know how to combine AI with their own expertise, communicate effectively, solve problems, and continue learning as technology evolves.
Best wishes!
AI has changed the way many people work, but in my experience, it's been most valuable as a productivity tool rather than a replacement for professional judgment.
For example, AI can help generate ideas, summarize information, draft emails, analyze data, brainstorm solutions, or automate repetitive tasks. That frees up more time for work that requires human skills, such as critical thinking, decision-making, creativity, relationship-building, and empathy.
The transition hasn't been completely seamless. Like any new technology, there is a learning curve. People need to learn how to write effective prompts, verify AI-generated information, and understand when not to rely on it. Those who treat AI as a tool to support their work, rather than do all their thinking for them, tend to get the best results.
Ethical use is also important. AI can produce biased, inaccurate, or completely fabricated information, so it's essential to fact-check important outputs. In academic and professional settings, users should also respect policies around plagiarism, confidentiality, and responsible disclosure when using AI-generated content.
I think one of the biggest changes AI has brought is that it has lowered the barrier to getting started. People can learn new topics faster, create first drafts more quickly, and automate routine tasks. But the quality of the final result still depends on the person using it. Human expertise, judgment, and accountability remain essential.
Looking ahead, I believe the professionals who will thrive aren't necessarily those who know the most about AI. They're the ones who know how to combine AI with their own expertise, communicate effectively, solve problems, and continue learning as technology evolves.
Best wishes!