How AI tools could turn into job-killing machines

Imagine walking into work, feeling the hum of the office around you and settling into your desk, all the while unaware of the unseen eyes monitoring your every move.  

It's happening on a grand scale as corporations use advanced software to keep tabs on their employees.  There's a twist in the narrative here. Experts fear that this extensive data collection could be a stepping stone, a way to train AI to replace human roles in the workforce. 

It's a familiar story – the experienced worker trains the newbie, only to be replaced once the newcomer is up to speed. This age-old tale is on the verge of adding a new character to its plot: artificial intelligence.  

Over the years, numerous reports have suggested the looming threat of automation over various job sectors, both blue-collar and white-collar. The advanced capabilities of AI tools to handle data-intensive and repetitive tasks are reshaping the job scenario, spanning diverse fields from banking to law and beyond.