{"id":7727,"date":"2021-04-08T11:44:49","date_gmt":"2021-04-08T18:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=7727"},"modified":"2021-09-01T02:28:38","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T09:28:38","slug":"ai-technologys-future-impact-on-workplaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/ai-technologys-future-impact-on-workplaces\/","title":{"rendered":"AI Technology\u2019s Future Impact on Workplaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re sure that you\u2019ve already heard about the recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence. Some of AI\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jilliandonfro\/2019\/09\/17\/ai-50-americas-most-promising-artificial-intelligence-companies\/?sh=2f1f6c25565c\">top developments<\/a>, like self-driving cars, are already being discussed by many media outlets. However, you may not have considered how this technology will affect you or your workplace.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ec08895bc25\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ec08895bc25\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/ai-technologys-future-impact-on-workplaces\/#1_Simple_AI_Programs_Can_Complete_Repetitive_Tasks\" title=\"1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simple AI Programs Can Complete Repetitive Tasks.\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simple AI Programs Can Complete Repetitive Tasks.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/ai-technologys-future-impact-on-workplaces\/#2_This_Type_of_Technology_will_be_able_to_Train_new_Hires_Much_Quicker\" title=\"2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This Type of Technology will be able to Train new Hires Much Quicker.\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This Type of Technology will be able to Train new Hires Much Quicker.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/ai-technologys-future-impact-on-workplaces\/#3_Certain_Tools_like_Chatbots_will_Take_Customer_Service_to_the_Next_Level\" title=\"3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Certain Tools like Chatbots will Take Customer Service to the Next Level.\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Certain Tools like Chatbots will Take Customer Service to the Next Level.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/ai-technologys-future-impact-on-workplaces\/#4_AI_Programs_will_give_Businesses_a_way_to_Conserve_the_Privacy_of_Their_Customers\" title=\"4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AI Programs will give Businesses a way to Conserve the Privacy of Their Customers.\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 AI Programs will give Businesses a way to Conserve the Privacy of Their Customers.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/ai-technologys-future-impact-on-workplaces\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>AI technology usually refers to programs that can mimic human intelligence in some way by being able to learn specific patterns. This allows AI programs to be extremely useful in the workplace as there are a variety of tasks these tools can efficiently complete. But will AI technology create a significant impact on workplaces or are they just overhyped?<\/p>\n<p>Many companies have already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmswire.com\/digital-workplace\/8-examples-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-the-workplace\/\">started to use AI<\/a>, and this tech is developing more by the day. AI programs will likely be commonplace in the future so you need to familiarize yourself with these tools before you get started. We\u2019ve listed 4 of the main changes that AI will make in your workplace to help you figure out this complex topic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Simple_AI_Programs_Can_Complete_Repetitive_Tasks\"><\/span>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Simple AI Programs Can Complete Repetitive Tasks.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the best things about AI is that these machines can complete relatively simple tasks with high accuracy. Traditionally, companies spend a lot of time with basic tasks like data management and administrative tasks. AI tools can free up all this time, enabling your employees to focus on more creative tasks. This will allow your team to work more interactively and will drive innovation.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_This_Type_of_Technology_will_be_able_to_Train_new_Hires_Much_Quicker\"><\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 This Type of Technology will be able to Train new Hires Much Quicker.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Each company has a particular way that they work. That\u2019s why training <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/vancouver-jobs\">new employees<\/a> can become quite a task cause everyone learns at their own speed. AI programs can excel in this area because they can consume information quickly, saving time and potentially money.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Certain_Tools_like_Chatbots_will_Take_Customer_Service_to_the_Next_Level\"><\/span>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Certain Tools like Chatbots will Take Customer Service to the Next Level.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Website chatbots are pretty popular nowadays. Current chatbots, however, can only answer a set number of questions in a pre-determined manner. But with the recent advancements in AI, we\u2019ll soon have chatbots that can adapt to the users&#8217; response and create a complete customer service experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_AI_Programs_will_give_Businesses_a_way_to_Conserve_the_Privacy_of_Their_Customers\"><\/span>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>AI <\/strong>Programs will give Businesses a way to Conserve the Privacy of Their Customers.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Online privacy has been a huge issue as of late. Some mega corporations <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/facebook-privacy-lawsuit-over-facial-recognition-leads-to-650m-settlement\/\">like Facebook <\/a>have already incurred heavy fines for overstepping the privacy of their users. The challenge is with understanding a person\u2019s marketing preferences without acquiring self-identifying information. AI can bypass this issue by collecting massive amounts of data without requiring any personal information from customers.<\/p>\n<p>As of now, it\u2019s hard to say how big of an impact AI is going to have on workplaces. However, AI is progressing fast, and workplaces not utilizing this technology will be at a massive disadvantage. This type of technology is here to stay, and it\u2019s up to us how we deal with it. AI helps workspaces to run much smoother, so it\u2019s advisable to prepare yourself for this digital future as it will help you stay ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong><em>About the Author<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCjobs.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Western Canada\u2019s largest job board, and host of \u201cInnovators\u201d a weekly <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/podcast.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">podcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interviewing top recruiters in BC and across Canada. Check out our recent interview with KPMG&#8217;s Ignition Center&#8217;s Senior Manager Shelly Bardai (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/podcast.bcjobs.ca\/28-kpmg-learn-fast-innovate-be-curious\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podcast link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and Senior HR Business Partner at CTO.ai, Charlyne Fothergill(<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/podcast.bcjobs.ca\/29-ctoai-learn-fast-innovate-be-curious\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podcast link).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re sure that you\u2019ve already heard about the recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence. Some of AI\u2019s top developments, like self-driving cars, are already being discussed by many media outlets. However, you may not have considered how this technology will affect you or your workplace. 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