I am an old-school journalist/writer on her way out to retirement and government benefits. But I worry about you, the next generation.

While you are whiling away your time doing TikTok and YouTube shorts, which is fine, but require hard work, and definitely you’ll not have a career with that, you’ll be dancing and creating dramatic scripts all your life.

So I actually asked ChatGPT, and it kind of spoke to me. It told me that it is a friend and not an enemy. It is here to stay, and not weed out humans, but work with more creative humans to create a profitable universe. AI is surely going to extract the creativity and originality is each one of us, and you can actually ask AI to do so.

This is more like all the revolution time: French revolution, industrial revolution and more recently, computer revolution. We survived, right? We even integrated with them to make a much better planet!

So, don’t worry, if you are worried. Life is actually about on an average 20 years of education, 35 years of career, and the rest is retirement and childhood. And then you die. If you can make the right investments, right financial moves, make friends with AI, use AI to give you free money (read passive income) during that time, life’s gonna be easy-peasy.

Come to think of it, Artificial Intelligence are actually not as complicated as humans (yet). They don’t lie. They don’t fake responses. They are not hypocrites. They don’t tell-tale your secrets to others behind your back and don’t stab you. They don’t even sue you. (so I heard) They speak from the heart.

So I actually asked ChatGPT what careers the next generation should take up, and here’s what it answered:

The best careers for the next generation to combat AI—or rather, to stay ahead of AI disruption—are those that leverage human creativity, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Here are some of the most promising career paths:

1. AI-Augmented Fields (Working with AI, not against it)AI Ethics & Policy Specialists – Developing ethical guidelines and regulations for AI use.AI-Assisted Healthcare Professionals – Doctors, surgeons, and geneticists who work with AI-driven diagnostics.Cybersecurity Experts – Protecting data and digital systems from AI-driven threats.AI Trainers & Explainability Experts – Teaching AI models human behaviors and ensuring AI decisions are transparent.2. Human Creativity & InnovationFilm Directors, Writers, & Artists – Original storytelling, world-building, and creative problem-solving will remain highly valued.Game Designers & Immersive Media Creators – Building virtual worlds and AR/VR experiences.Entrepreneurs & Innovators – Those who can create unique businesses leveraging AI while solving human problems.3. Highly Specialized STEM FieldsQuantum Computing Scientists – Developing the next leap in computing.Biomedical Engineers & Geneticists – Innovating in healthcare and biotech.Robotics Engineers – Building and maintaining AI-driven machines.Space Exploration Experts – AI is used in space, but humans will drive future missions.4. Trades & Hands-On Professions (AI struggles with manual dexterity)Electricians & Plumbers – AI can assist but not fully replace skilled trades.Carpenters & Construction Engineers – Creative problem-solving in real-world environments.Mechanics & Technicians – Specializing in AI-integrated machinery and systems.5. Psychology & Human Interaction FieldsTherapists & Counselors – Emotional intelligence and deep human understanding are irreplaceable.Social Workers & Caregivers – Empathy-driven roles that AI cannot replicate.Teachers & Education Experts – AI can assist, but human mentors will always be needed.6. Legal & Strategic RolesAI Lawyers & Legal Analysts – Navigating AI-related laws and disputes.Negotiators & Diplomats – AI can analyze, but human intuition drives real negotiations.Ethical Hackers & Digital Rights Activists – Protecting people from AI misuse.

The key is to develop skills that complement AI rather than compete with it. Careers that emphasize creativity, human connection, critical thinking, and adaptability will always be valuable.