9 Skills for the Future of Work

What percentage of the British public surveyed believed AI could do their job in five years?

• 1 in 10

• 1 in 5

• 1 in 3

• 1 in 2

Which of the following industries has seen its workforce significantly reduced over time, despite increased output, due to technological advancements?

• Supermarkets

• Coal Mining

• Farming

• Investment Banking

From what historical practice does the English word "salary" originate?

• Paying workers with salt

• Paying soldiers with gold

• Bartering for goods

• Trading spices

What combination of fields do parents often expect to define the irreplaceable jobs of the future?

• AI, physics, and data

• Biology, chemistry, and engineering

• Arts, humanities, and social sciences

• Marketing, sales, and product development

What is the speaker's main advice for students regarding future job skills and tools?

• Focus on traditional academic subjects like physics and data.

• Develop a combination of AI, physics, and data skills.

• Play with and understand the tools, especially AI, to be better equipped for the workforce.

• Prioritize soft skills over technical skills for future success.