As the tech industry's reliance on artificial intelligence (A.I.) continues to grow, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is sounding a warning about an unexpected consequence: a labor shortage that could lead to six-figure trade jobs.
According to Huang, who spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, A.I. will not replace human workers, but rather create a need for skilled tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians, and construction workers. "This is the largest infrastructure buildout in human history," he said during an interview with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.
The industry's push to build massive data centers across the U.S. and globally will require a significant workforce of skilled tradespeople, which could lead to a surge in jobs for those working in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, computer factories, and data center construction. "You don't need a Ph.D. in computer science to do so," Huang said, emphasizing that anyone can make a great living in these fields.
Electricians, construction laborers, and plumbers are among the trades expected to see significant growth over the next decade, with demand for electricians projected to surge by 9% over the next decade, according to labor statistics. The median annual pay for electricians is already around $62,000, while plumbers' median pay is nearly $63,000.
While some CEOs have expressed concerns about A.I. replacing jobs, Huang's comments suggest that the industry is on the cusp of a new era where human workers will be in high demand to build and maintain the infrastructure necessary for A.I. systems. "There is not one country in the world I can imagine where you don't need to have A.I. as part of your infrastructure," he said, highlighting the global nature of this trend.
As data center construction accelerates around the world, the opportunity for skilled trade jobs will be created, providing a lifeline for workers who may struggle with automation and technological disruption.
According to Huang, who spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, A.I. will not replace human workers, but rather create a need for skilled tradespeople such as plumbers, electricians, and construction workers. "This is the largest infrastructure buildout in human history," he said during an interview with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.
The industry's push to build massive data centers across the U.S. and globally will require a significant workforce of skilled tradespeople, which could lead to a surge in jobs for those working in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, computer factories, and data center construction. "You don't need a Ph.D. in computer science to do so," Huang said, emphasizing that anyone can make a great living in these fields.
Electricians, construction laborers, and plumbers are among the trades expected to see significant growth over the next decade, with demand for electricians projected to surge by 9% over the next decade, according to labor statistics. The median annual pay for electricians is already around $62,000, while plumbers' median pay is nearly $63,000.
While some CEOs have expressed concerns about A.I. replacing jobs, Huang's comments suggest that the industry is on the cusp of a new era where human workers will be in high demand to build and maintain the infrastructure necessary for A.I. systems. "There is not one country in the world I can imagine where you don't need to have A.I. as part of your infrastructure," he said, highlighting the global nature of this trend.
As data center construction accelerates around the world, the opportunity for skilled trade jobs will be created, providing a lifeline for workers who may struggle with automation and technological disruption.
. Electricians, plumbers, construction laborers... they're not just doing manual jobs anymore, they're crucial to making AI work 
. I'm excited about this shift in focus, it's about time we recognized the value of skilled tradespeople 
. And yeah, those six-figure trade jobs are gonna be a game-changer for people looking for stable careers that don't require a PhD 
. It's all about diversifying our workforce and embracing innovation - not just about tech itself but how it impacts everyone 
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... think about it, Nvidia's just trying to fill the gap between A.I. advancements and the workforce that's actually doing the work 
. I mean, sure, we need plumbers and electricians, but is this really a good excuse for companies not investing in retraining their own staff? 
And what about all the automation jobs coming down the pipe? Won't that just make this whole thing a bit of a temporary fix? 
I'm just hoping that we won't see another wave of automation coming down the pipe and leaving people high and dry. It's all about finding that balance between progress and taking care of our workers 
. And yeah, I'd rather have a six-figure salary and work with my hands than stare at code all day 
. The government needs to step up and invest in vocational training programs ASAP 
. This is not just about economics, it's about creating opportunities for people who want to make a difference in their communities 
. We need to shift our focus from coding to building 
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anyway so its crazy to think that the tech industry is creating this huge demand for skilled tradespeople now. i mean, Jensen Huang makes sense tho, AI wont replace humans but make jobs that require human skills which is what we need more of in this world 
im glad he's emphasizing that anyone can get a great job with no PhD needed 
and electricians and construction laborers are already getting a good pay check so its not like they're gonna struggle to find work 
). It's all about getting the job done and having a solid understanding of physical stuff. Plus, electricians, construction laborers, and plumbers are already making bank 
. But seriously, I think this is a win for anyone who's not a tech whiz. We need more folks with hands-on skills to keep up with the AI revolution 
. It's like the whole tech industry is saying, "Hey, we need you, not just your laptop" 
I'm actually super stoked about this! I mean, think about it, we're living in a time where technology is advancing at an incredible pace, and that means there's going to be a huge need for people who can build and maintain all the cool stuff 
. I'm not saying automation won't change things, but it sounds like Nvidia's Jensen Huang is onto something with this idea of creating six-figure trade jobs 
so like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is lowkey warning us about a massive labor shortage... think 6 figure jobs for plumbers & electricians lol. i know it sounds crazy but supposedly A.I won't replace human workers, just create more demand for skilled tradespeople. can u imagine the infrastructure buildout in our lifetime? 
, the median pay for electricians is already like $62k and plumbers are getting even more $$ 
& idk if u know but demand 4 electricians is already gonna surge by 9% in the next decade 
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