Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, explains how AI changes job roles. He believes AI is a tool that adds value today. Yet, big job shifts may happen in five to ten years. He says…
Why AI Could Replace Doctors but Not Nurses: The Power of Human Empathy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing our work lives fast. Experts say AI will affect many jobs soon. For example, Amazon and Nvidia CEOs warn that AI may cut jobs but also create many new ones.
Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, explains how AI changes job roles. He believes AI is a tool that adds value today. Yet, big job shifts may happen in five to ten years. He says new jobs will appear that work with these tools.
Hassabis shares a clear example: AI might replace doctors but not nurses. Why? Because doctors’ tasks like diagnosis could be done by smart machines. Nurses, however, do much more than medical tasks; they provide human empathy. This care and kindness is hard for machines to mimic.
This shows some human qualities remain special. Empathy and personal care are crucial in nursing roles. Machines can support but not fully replace such jobs.
Hassabis explains that while AI systems could potentially handle the diagnostic tasks of doctors, they may not be able to replicate the human empathy and care that nurses provide (Hassabis, 2025). This suggests that certain jobs, like nursing, may be less vulnerable to AI-driven automation.
Moreover, AI can increase productivity and create better opportunities for people who learn to work alongside it. Many experts expect society to benefit from these advances—with more effective healthcare supported by technology.
Overall, the future of work will blend human skills with artificial intelligence tools. Caregivers who show empathy will remain vital in hospitals and beyond. Young people keen on STEM should prepare for such changes by learning both tech and social skills now.
Reference
Russell, S.J., & Norvig, P. (2016). Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (Open Access Edition). http://aima.cs.berkeley.edu/
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