5 Businesses That AI Could Destroy

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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, it’s becoming clear that some businesses just won’t be able to keep up. While AI has the potential to bring significant efficiencies and cost savings, it also has the power to disrupt entire industries. Here are five businesses that AI may force out of business:

1. Telemarketers: As AI becomes more sophisticated, it’s able to handle customer service inquiries and make sales calls with ease. In fact, some people might even prefer talking to a machine rather than a human telemarketer. After all, robots don’t put you on hold for hours or try to upsell you on a timeshare in Boca Raton.
2. Data entry clerks: Let’s be real, data entry is about as exciting as watching paint dry. It’s no surprise that companies are turning to AI to automate this tedious task. But don’t worry, data entry clerks — there’s always a future in watching paint dry.
3. Travel agents: With the rise of online travel booking websites, many people are opting to plan their own vacations rather than going through a travel agent. And now, AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants are making it even easier for people to do it themselves. On the bright side, at least travel agents won’t have to listen to their clients’ endless vacation horror stories anymore.
4. Stock traders: AI is able to analyze market…