by 2005 computers will have taken over many of the jobs that people do today
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Many news agencies and websites are already employing the help of computer-assisted writing and information gathering software robots. If you read news stories on the Internet, you have very likely read a story generated by a computer and not a human. As software becomes smarter, it's going to replace even more journalist and reporter jobs.
The United States Military is already using autonomous drones that conduct surveillance and even attack without the assistance of humans. As these drones become more advanced and capable, they're going to adapt to other fields, such as replacing the pilots of cargo planes used by FedEx, UPS, and other similar companies. There are already companies looking into replacing their fleet of pilots with computer-assisted pilots that could be remotely aided by a few pilots if needed.
There are already companies working on and implementing systems to replace bartenders that serve alcohol or coffee drinks. Services like Briggo are replacing baristas with robots to make many popular drinks and even learn how to make new drinks.
Today's stock market is full of computers that buy and sell stocks online, replacing many of the stock trader jobs that used to exist. In the past, there were stock floor traders who handled all stock trading. Today, most of the trading is controlled by computers.
Postal workers who sorted mail in the past were replaced by automatic sorting machines that read and sort mail faster, cheaper, and all day.
Robots are assisting highly skilled professions, like doctors and anesthesiologists. In some cases, robots are replacing humans to perform common surgeries or tasks without the aid of a human.
IBM's Watson computer is also used in the medical field to help doctors diagnose and review medical information and medical history. Watson is even helping in the development of medical research. As it becomes smarter and faster, it's going to take the place of many jobs that are handling the same tasks.
Today, many militaries already use autonomous and remotely flying drones as a replacement for many missions. Many militaries are also researching and creating robots to replace human ground soldiers. These robots can be deployed to guard an area, assist soldiers in carrying heavy gear, and even can detect and attack enemies.
There are also companies developing security guard robots to patrol and monitor an area at night. For example, robots from Knightscope can hear, see (in day and night), and even smell dangers in the area they are patrolling. These robots can immediately alert humans when it senses danger or potential threats.
Before the Internet, many people worked as travel agents to help find, arrange, and book the best deal for traveling. Today, with the Internet and computers, you can do this yourself without needing a travel agent.
There are robots that prepare much of the packaged food you find in the store. However, there are also companies, like Moley Robotics, who're working on creating robotic arms to act as a personal chef in your home kitchen. These robots could use your recipes or recipes from professional chefs.
Bomb disposal robots are actively used by the military and police to examine and, if found, destroy bombs without endangering human life. These robots are not autonomous and still require remote controlling by a human, but they're an example of robots assisting people.
Before computers, there were hundreds of secretaries and typists whose jobs were to type letters and other documents. Today, the computer has made these jobs obsolete and, with the improvements in voice recognition capabilities, computers are now also able to type for you as you talk.
Early phones required a human operator to be on the other side of the phone, directing your call to whom you wanted to talk by manually moving plugs into other jacks. Today, all switching is handled by computers and no longer requires a human operator.
Not many people realize that bowling alleys are using robots to reset the pins each time you knock the pins down. In the past, a person would sit next to the pins, clearing and setting the pins each time someone bowled.
When film movies first ran in cinemas, a person was trained and in charge of running the projector. Today's projectors are digital and usually run automatically or minimally controlled by any of the employees who are already working on other jobs in the theater.
Even your home garden is being automated with projects, like Farmbot, to plant produce of your choice, efficiently water those plants, and remove weeds for you as everything grows.Hotel staff and room service
There are a few hotels that have started experimenting with replacing hotel staff, such as receptionists and room service employees, with robots that complete the same tasks. Like all other technologies, as they become more efficient and more widely accepted, many of these jobs are being replaced by robots and computers.