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In the age of AI, almost everyone is looking for a way to protect themselves. From recent college graduates to veteran professionals with decades of experience, there\u2019s no certainty that the jobs of today won\u2019t be swiftly taken away by the machines of tomorrow.<\/p>\n
It may be too early to spot winners and losers in this widespread disruption, but Palantir CEO Alex Karp believes he\u2019s spotted the ultimate survivors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are basically two ways to know you have a future,\u201d the 58-year-old billionaire said on TBPN (1). \u201cOne, you have some vocational training, or two, you\u2019re neurodivergent.\u201d<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s why the head of one of the largest AI companies in the world believes you may be at risk if you don\u2019t fit into these two categories.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s easy to see why Karp believes those with vocational training may be well-positioned for the AI era. There\u2019s a growing consensus that blue-collar skills that require physical presence and manual dexterity are much harder to automate, making them somewhat resistant to the AI disruption currently underway.<\/p>\n
Skilled trades such as electricians, plumbers and carpenters are \u201cAI-proof,\u201d according to Monster career expert Vicki Salemi, per CNBC (2).<\/p>\n
Even Geoffrey Hinton, the Canadian-British computer scientist known as the \u201cGodfather of AI,\u201d suggested becoming a plumber could be a career to consider in this environment. The technology was more well-equipped to take jobs away from people who offer \u201cmundane intellectual labor,\u201d he said on The Diary Of A CEO podcast.<\/p>\n
However, plugging leaky drain pipes isn\u2019t the only way to avoid the machine revolution. Another way, according to Karp, is to be mentally creative and adaptable.<\/p>\n
Karp, who has spoken openly about his own dyslexia, argues that neurodivergent individuals \u2014 including those with ADHD, dyslexia or autism \u2014 often possess a unique, non-linear way of thinking which could help them find solutions and offer value that AI can\u2019t (4). These creative problem-solvers also have an edge in the ongoing AI wave.<\/p>\n
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Does this mean neurotypical knowledge workers are doomed? Not necessarily, because there is a third category that Karp may have missed.<\/p>\n
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If you have years of experience picking stocks and bonds, you\u2019re in the perfect position to get started.<\/p>\n But even if you\u2019re new to investing, capital markets have been democratized in recent years \u2014 meaning ordinary investors can begin learning how to make such a transition, and certain tools can make this process easier.<\/p>\n Moby<\/a>, for example, offers expert research and recommendations to help you identify strong, long-term investments backed by advice from former hedge fund analysts.<\/p>\n In four years, and across almost 400 stock picks, their recommendations have beaten the S&P 500 by almost 12% on average. They also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.<\/p>\n Moby\u2019s team spends hundreds of hours sifting through financial news and data to provide you with stock and crypto reports delivered straight to you<\/a>. Their research keeps you up-to-the-minute on market shifts and can help you reduce the guesswork behind choosing stocks and ETFs.<\/p>\n Plus, their reports are easy to understand for beginners, so you can become a smarter investor in just five minutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n And platforms like Robinhood<\/a> are designed to make investing simpler and more approachable.<\/p>\n If you prefer a more hands-on approach, you can also buy and sell individual stocks, fractional shares and options (for qualified traders) \u2014 backed by 24\/7 support. Stocks, ETFs and their options trades are commission-free.<\/p>\n With access to popular ETFs like the Vanguard S&P 500, you can build diversified exposure<\/a> without needing to pick individual stocks.<\/p>\n The platform also offers both a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA, so you can choose the tax strategy that fits your retirement plan.<\/p>\n With its recurring investment feature, you can set up automatic investments<\/a> of your preferred fractional shares, stocks and ETFs on your own schedule.<\/p>\n Over time, this helps make investing a habit and steadily grows your portfolio.<\/p>\n As Warren Buffett once told Charlie Rose: \u201cYou don\u2019t need to be a genius\u201d to be a good investor (5). In an era where everyone has an AI genius at their fingertips, that\u2019s a good thing.<\/p>\n Join 250,000+ readers and get Moneywise\u2019s best stories and exclusive interviews first \u2014 clear insights curated and delivered weekly. Subscribe now.<\/a><\/p>\n We rely only on vetted sources and credible third-party reporting. For details, see our editorial ethics and guidelines](https:\/\/moneywise.com\/editorial-ethics-and-guidelines)).<\/p>\n TBPN (1)<\/a> CNBC (2)<\/a> The Diary Of A CEO (3)<\/a> Sourcery (4)<\/a> Charlie Rose (5)<\/a><\/p>\n This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. 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