Rethinking 'AI-proof jobs': ChatGPT-guided sink repair sparks debate
RachelVT42 · x · 2026-09-27
seandsweeney fixed two sink/disposal issues in two hours by troubleshooting with ChatGPT photos — work he'd previously have hired a plumber for. RachelVT42 adds: the real question is whether learning the skill is worth your time; AI-augmented humans on TaskRabbit have a bright future. The takeaway: AI may not kill hands-on trades but empower those willing to learn.
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