How will artificial intelligence affect the job market?

The concept of Artificial Intelligence elicits images of cyborgs and terminators; human-like robots' intent on pursuing death and destruction. Hollywood representations distort what AI really is and the technological achievements that scientists are realizing. 
AI is the theory and development of computer systems that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. Some of these tasks may include visual or speech recognition and some lower level decision-making. 
The AI field began in earnest in the mid-1950's and in recent years has achieved remarkable growth and technological development. 
News articles are making dire predictions about the impact AI will have on certain career fields.  
Source: http://www.witf.org/smart-talk/2019/02/how-is-artificial-intelligence-affecting-the-work-force.php

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