Although not yet widespread, AI has been applied in Vietnam in many fields, from industrial production to healthcare. And in fact, AI is gradually becoming a type of perfect human resource in the eyes of users and businesses.
As Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said at the National Assembly's group discussion session on the morning of November 23 about the Digital Technology Industry Law project, "virtual assistants are even smarter than real assistants."
Or like Mr. Hoang Nam Tien, Vice Chairman of the Board of FPT University, AI is creating a tireless workforce, not requiring bonuses or 13th-month salary, not asking for leave for personal reasons such as sick children, family matters, and needing time to heal.
Reality in Vietnam shows that AI has completely changed the way production operates with vivid examples such as automatic fabric cutting machines replacing 4-5 manual workers, new generation electronic sewing machines significantly increasing productivity and reducing errors.
AI is not just a tool, but also a driving force for social development by helping businesses save costs, optimize processes and achieve superior efficiency - something that traditional workforces can hardly match.
However, AI comes with opportunities and challenges that cannot be overlooked for the workforce, as many experts predict that soon, about 85% of employees who undertake repetitive tasks will be at risk of being replaced.
National Assembly delegate Nguyen Thi Viet Nga, when talking to Lao Dong, also expressed concern that the unskilled labor force, which is Vietnam's competitive advantage, will face the risk of mass unemployment when AI replaces humans in the production stages.
Faced with the threat of losing their jobs to AI, Vietnamese workers have no choice but to be forced to overcome technological illiteracy, upgrade their skills and knowledge to become faster and stronger. At the same time, vocational schools need to change direction, focusing on training highly qualified workers, adapting to the digital age.
Above all, for AI to truly become an ally and not a threat, Vietnam needs to build a comprehensive strategy: Perfecting the legal corridor, investing in technology training and promoting digital transformation in all fields.
AI is an irresistible trend - and we must know how to walk this path!
