GRE General TestVerbal ReasoningMedium
Despite the prevailing notion that artificial intelligence will inevitably lead to widespread job displacement, a more nuanced perspective suggests that AI's primary impact will be on job transformation rather than outright elimination. Many tasks currently performed by humans are ripe for automation, but the complex interplay of creativity, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills often requires human oversight and collaboration. For instance, while AI can efficiently analyze vast datasets to identify patterns, the interpretation of these patterns, the formulation of strategic responses, and the communication of findings to diverse stakeholders remain firmly within the human domain. Moreover, the emergence of AI itself creates new job categories, such as AI trainers, ethicists, and maintenance specialists. Therefore, a focus on upskilling and reskilling the workforce to adapt to AI-augmented roles will be crucial for navigating this technological shift successfully. The author of the passage would most likely agree with which of the following statements?
- AHuman creativity and critical thinking are entirely immune to automation.
- BThe advent of artificial intelligence necessitates a re-evaluation of workforce skills.
- CNew job categories created by AI will fully compensate for all jobs lost to automation.
- DArtificial intelligence is primarily a threat to human employment.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. The advent of artificial intelligence necessitates a re-evaluation of workforce skills.
The passage emphasizes the need for 'upskilling and reskilling the workforce to adapt to AI-augmented roles,' directly supporting the idea that workforce skills need re-evaluation. The author does not present AI as primarily a threat, nor does he claim human skills are entirely immune to automation, or that new jobs will fully compensate for lost ones.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. The passage implies some tasks are ripe for automation, not that human skills are entirely immune.
- C. The passage mentions new job categories but does not claim they will fully compensate for all lost jobs.
- D. This contradicts the passage's main argument about transformation, not elimination.
Author's Agreement
Identifying statements with which the author of a passage would concur, based on the explicit and implicit information presented in the text.
- Requires careful reading of the author's arguments and conclusions.
- Look for statements that are directly supported or implied by the passage.
- Avoid options that introduce new information or contradict the author's stance.
Memory trick: The 'Agree-ment' is about what the author's voice would say.