Counterintuitive: Philosophers Are Actually Finding Jobs Thanks to AI
docmilanfar · x · 2026-07-07
Prominent researcher @docmilanfar remarked that among all professions, philosophers are ironically finding employment opportunities because of AI. This counterintuitive trend suggests a rising demand for philosophical expertise in fields like AI ethics, AI alignment, model values, and AI governance, offering a fascinating glimpse into AI's impact on the job market.
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