Blue-collar jobs are gaining popularity as AI threatens office work
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Blue-collar jobs are gaining appeal as AI threatens white-collar positions. Computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton suggests "train to be a plumber" for job security. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects growth in trades, while Goldman Sachs warns AI could displace 6-7% of the US workforce. A survey found 42% of Gen Z adults pursuing blue-collar careers, motivated by avoiding debt and AI concerns. Despite robotics advances, experts note a significant gap between AI capabilities and the complex work of skilled tradespeople combining manual dexterity with situational judgment.
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