Artificial Intelligence Will (Probably) Take Your Job, Says Oxford Study

Advancements in Artificial Intelligence -- the capability of machines to make informed decisions and perform tasks usually reserved for humans -- are moving at a rapid rate, and it's threatening workers from truck drivers to surgeons, according to a new study from the University of Oxford. Spearheaded by Katja Grace of the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford, the report surveyed more than 350 AI experts on how long it'll take machines to master certain jobs, from remedial to advanced. Within the next decade, experts predict machines will outperform humans when it comes to translating languages, writing a quality high school essay, and driving trucks. AI proficiency in sales and retail is expected by the early 2030s. The essay data is especially intriguing.