ChatGPT Predicts we may need over 13 Million workers to Adapt to Climate Change?
As we grapple with the ongoing consequences of climate change, we are already incurring significant costs to adapt to its adverse effects. These costs are projected to rise as average global temperatures continue to increase, which can potentially impact our overall standard of living. An essential question that arises from this predicament is: where will we find the workforce required for these adaptation efforts? Interestingly, while advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have had negative impacts on many traditional jobs, climate change adaptation presents a unique opportunity for job creation. As AI continues to replace jobs without substantially affecting our cost of living, the workforce needed for climate adaptation could potentially fill this gap without negatively impacting our current living standards. I consulted ChatGPT to gain insight into the potential adaptation costs and workforce requirements. Assuming an average labor cost of $75,000 (which might be on the highe...