As with any major technological shift, the onset of AI is bound to shake up some professions and may eliminate some occupations. In the past, such shifts have mainly eliminated manual jobs, such as production-line manufacturing. What's different this time is that AI is capable of handling many tasks associated with white collar professions. 'But predictions of wholesale job losses are likely overblown,' Hyzy believes. 'Advancements don't just eliminate some jobs; they create whole new industries, businesses, skill sets and careers.'