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Bloomberg
4 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Engineering Leaders on How AI Will Change Talent
Aparna Chennapragada, Chief Product Officer of Experiences and Devices at Microsoft, Osi Imeokparia, CEO of Kode With Klossy and Amjad Masad, Founder & CEO of Replit join Bloomberg's Emily Chang to explore how AI is reshaping computer science education and what that means for the future of engineering roles and hiring at Bloomberg Tech in San Francisco. (Source: Bloomberg)
Mint
14-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
‘If your job is….': Replit CEO Amjad Masad says THESE roles are at risk in couple of years amid AI rise
As artificial intelligence tools continue to evolve at breakneck speed, many traditional desk jobs could vanish in the near future. According to Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit—a platform that enables users to build software using AI—jobs that involve routine digital tasks may be among the first casualties of this technological shift. Speaking on Steven Bartlett's popular podcast The Diary of a CEO, Masad issued a stark warning for professionals working in roles that rely heavily on repetitive, structured digital tasks. 'If your job is as routine as it comes, your job is gone in the next couple of years,' he said, underlining how swiftly automation and AI tools are developing. When asked directly by Bartlett, 'What jobs are going to be impacted?' Masad's response was immediate and succinct: 'All of those.' He then clarified that roles such as data entry clerks and quality assurance (QA) testers are particularly vulnerable. These jobs typically involve tasks like clicking, typing, or verifying data—precisely the kind of structured, rule-based activities that AI systems can now handle efficiently. Masad added that the most vulnerable jobs are those where both the input and output are digital—what he referred to as 'text in, text out.' These include positions in writing, data processing, and visual design, all of which have seen a surge in automation tools that can replicate or assist with core functions. Surprisingly, even some highly skilled professions may not be immune. Masad pointed out that accountants and lawyers, despite their expertise, could see significant parts of their work automated, particularly the tasks that involve standardised documentation and regulatory compliance. However, there may be a safe haven: healthcare. Masad said that the sector is harder to disrupt due to its complex and heavily regulated nature. 'The healthcare ecosystem is hard to predict because of regulation,' he noted, suggesting that AI's impact here may be slower and more controlled. Reactions online were mixed but generally underscored a growing anxiety around AI's rapid advancement. One commenter warned, 'If you work at a desk, it's likely you'll be impacted!' Another wrote bluntly, 'Everyone is screwed long term.' Some users echoed Masad's view on healthcare, with one stating, 'AI in healthcare will come last - due to very strict regulations. Saying that from experience.' Bartlett, sharing the podcast clip, summarised the urgency of the discussion in his post caption: 'Which jobs will survive the rise of AI? Amjad Masad reveals which careers are most vulnerable to AI disruption, and why understanding this shift now is critical for the next generation of workers.' As the world embraces generative AI and automation tools, Masad's forecast may be a wake-up call for many—particularly those in roles once considered stable. For today's workforce, staying adaptable and embracing technological literacy may be key to weathering what could become one of the most significant employment shifts of the digital age.
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
These Jobs Are At A Risk Of Disappearing In Just 2 Years, Replit CEO Warns
Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit - a company that allows users to build apps and websites using AI, recently shared a list of jobs that he believes could disappear in just 2 years. During a conversation on Steven Bartlett's podcast 'The Diary of a CEO', Mr Masad explained how rapidly evolving artificial intelligence tools are set to replace roles involving repetitive digital tasks. "If your job is as routine as it comes, your job is gone in the next couple of years," he said. "What jobs are going to be impacted?" Mr Bartlett asked the AI expert. To this, Mr Masad delivered a concise answer, saying "All of those". He then went on to specifically name positions like data entry clerks and quality assurance testers, basically roles that require repetitive actions such as clicking, typing or verifying data within rigid workflows. "Which jobs will survive the rise of AI? Amjad Masad reveals which careers are most vulnerable to AI disruption, and why understanding this shift now is critical for the next generation of workers. Are you worried about how AI could impact your career?" Bartlett wrote in the caption of the post. Take a look below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Diary Of A CEO. (@thediaryofaceopodcast) During the conversation, Mr Masad also suggested that even "specialised" professions like accountants and lawyers could face significant disruption. However, he noted one area that may not be affected by AI. "The healthcare ecosystem is hard to predict because of regulation," he said. Mr Masad emphasised that the most vulnerable jobs are where inputs and outputs are purely digital - what he called "text in, text out". These jobs include writing, data processing, or visual design. Internet users were quick to react to Mr Masa's comments. "This is so important! People need to be aware. If they work at a desk, it's likely you'll be impacted!" one user wrote. "Get rid of solicitors. Push paper around, send letters, taking forever to resolve simple bureaucratic tasks," said another. "Anyone who thinks AI is replacing accountants doesn't understand what accountants even do," commented a third. "Everyone is screwed long term," expressed one user.
Forbes
12-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
As AI Advances, Is Teaching Kids To Be High-Agency Generalists The Answer?
As AI Advances, Is Teaching Kids To Be High-Agency Generalists The Answer? It can be argued that most schools still prepare kids for a world that no longer exists. Add to the mix the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the gap between education and reality may be a gulf. This is the premise of a recent conversation hosted by Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO podcast. Joined by Daniel Priestley, Bret Weinstein and Amjad Masad, as part of a wider conversation about the future of AI, they considered what today's children need to learn. The Australian entrepreneur Daniel Priestley noted how schools treat learners. He compared classrooms to language models such as ChatGPT or Google Gemini. "We're essentially treating them like learning LLMs: prompt them, expect the right answer and then say, 'Off you go into the world.'' In a world of advanced language models, are we teaching our children the same skills as an AI? According to Priestly, many young people reach adulthood unsure about how money functions, how relationships grow and how systems interact. He described the issue as a relevance problem. Careers pivot, knowledge evolves and innovation rewards agility. Bret Weinstein, known for his work in evolutionary biology, extended that thought. He described traditional classrooms as relics. They served a different economy. They produced efficiency and compliance. But today's challenges ask for problem-solving, emotional balance and healthy living. Weinstein observed that those best placed to teach many of the skills needed by young people, often work outside education. Replit founder Amjad Masad turned to what he believes works. He explained that educational reform is crowded with ideas, but that most have limited effect. One approach he advocated for is personal one-on-one tutoring and the research backs him up. "There's one intervention that shows two sigma improvement: one-on-one tutoring. It puts you ahead of 99% of others. So the real question is: How can we provide every child in the world with one-on-one tutoring? The answer: AI." The cost of one-to-one support has kept it rare. But AI shifts that. Masad believes digital tools could scale the tutoring model. No longer must they wait for school to be open and for the attention of the teacher in a busy classroom. Masad also described moments of creative play. He and his children use AI to explore stories. Their ideas evolve through dialogue with one another and the AI. One starts with a cat on the moon. Then asks: what would it eat? How would it survive? What if the moon changes? These prompts teach generative thinking. Their learning isn't through rote memorization, but through imagination. Masad and Weinstein stress an important limit. AI works best when paired with reality. Recalling a practice from his own teaching, Weinstein explained, "If an engine won't start, you can't debate your way to a solution, you have to figure out what's wrong and fix it. I say as little as possible and let the physical system provide the feedback." Abstract accuracy has value. But it differs from applied success. Many systems today, from supply chains to ecosystems, resist easy prediction. They demand responses, not scripts. Weinstein advised preparing children for these systems. The advice wasn't complicated. Prototype. Watch. Adjust. Repeat. Think like a navigator. Not a builder following blueprints. Priestley summarized the goal. Raise high-agency generalists. 'I want my kids to be motivated, self-starting, and equipped with a wide-ranging toolkit. I imagine them instructing robots and AI agents, generating ideas, writing books, organizing festivals, running podcasts, starting businesses... all at once.' He explained that, in his home, learning doesn't stay within one subject. His kids play chess. Practice jiu-jitsu. Perform. Code. Experiment. They build things. They sell things. They make decisions. And they make mistakes. This lifestyle teaches through action. And it draws a clear line between making and scrolling. One path leads to growth. The other often doesn't. AI can either amplify a child's creativity or consume their time. The difference lies in intention. Weinstein spoke sharply about attention. He warned that content designed to trigger dopamine changes behavior. Children may not notice the shift. But it shows in what they pursue. And what they avoid. Masad added that rapid idea generation is an advantage. Creativity isn't just nice to have. It's essential. AI can aid this. But it shouldn't guide it fully. The spark must begin within the learner. Taken together, the conversation suggested a shift already underway. A new kind of learning. It asks children to do more than remember. It asks them to respond. To adapt. Many parents already see this. They don't focus on grades alone. They ask what challenges their children might solve. What systems they'll enter. What roles they'll create. The world children inherit grows more complex. But they won't navigate it with memorized answers. They'll do it by engaging, testing and building. This conversation conveyed that the real task is not preparing them to follow. It's preparing them to shape.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Vibecoding' Leader Replit in Talks for $3 Billion Valuation
(Bloomberg) -- Artificial intelligence coding startup Replit Inc. is in talks with investors for a new funding round that would almost triple its valuation to $3 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, underscoring Silicon Valley investors' appetite for companies using AI for software development. What Frank Lloyd Wright Learned From the Desert London Clears Final Hurdle for More High-Speed Trains to Europe Metro-North Is Faster Than Acela on NYC-New Haven Route After Signal Updates Local Governments Vie for Fired Federal Workers Bank Regulators Fight for Desks as OCC Returns to New York Tower The new funding round would bring in about $200 million, one of the people said. Replit did not respond to requests for comment. The financing talks are still ongoing and the details could change, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. The startup is one of several companies gaining attention for AI-powered coding tools that can make developers more efficient — or let regular people build software without much specialized knowledge. Other services include Copilot from Microsoft Corp. and Cursor from Anysphere Inc., which is in talks to raise funding at a valuation of about $10 billion. In September, Replit released an AI agent capable of not just writing code, but deploying software applications — becoming one of the first companies to debut such a tool. Many in tech believe that if AI agents become independent enough, they'll eventually function almost as employees at tech companies, which a developer could supervise. Replit has also embraced another AI trend — tools that let laymen, in addition to developers, build software — a phenomenon sometimes called vibecoding. In a blog post, the company described a future in which people could build computer programs by telling an AI service what they wanted, rather than laboring over lines of code. 'Instead of writing code, you describe what you want your app to do, and AI tools handle the technical implementation,' the company wrote. In a post on X, Replit Chief Executive Officer Amjad Masad said, 'I no longer think you should learn to code.' Replit has offices in Foster City, California, and Brooklyn, New York, and counts more than 30 million users, according to its website. The company's backers include Andreessen Horowitz and David Sacks' Craft Ventures. --With assistance from Kate Clark. LA Fire Victims Are Betting on a Radical Idea to Help Them Rebuild With Shake Shack in First Class, Airline Food Is No Longer a Joke Trump's IRS Cuts Are Tempting Taxpayers to Cheat Google Is Searching for an Answer to ChatGPT It's Nonstop Disaster Planning on College Campuses ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
