Welcome to your Monday, friend. In an age when even your dog’s selfie might have a filter, what percentage of photos posted to social media are truly untouched? No edits, no airbrush, no Valencia filter in sight. 

📸 Is it … A) 5%, B) 12.5%, C) 20% or D) 27%? Make your best guess, and you’ll find the answer at the end.

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🎙️ Missed my show this past weekend? I’m not mad. I’m just disappointed. (Can you tell I’m a mom, too?) The good news is you can listen to it when and where you want. Here’s a one-click link to my show on the most popular podcast players. Now, let’s jump in to keep you and your loved ones tech-smart and safe. — Kim

Larry from Louisiana writes: “Kim, what jobs are safe from AI and don’t need a college degree? I’m losing sleep worrying about my future and how I’m going to support a wife and three teenagers.”

Larry, you’re spot-on to be thinking about this. Supporting a family of five in this economy is basically a full-contact sport. You’re also asking exactly the right question.

AI is coming in hot, and a bunch of jobs we once thought were safe are going straight into the chatbot blender.

🤖 AI taking over jobs

Everywhere you look, the headlines are screaming about AI taking over jobs. It’s not hype. A report from Goldman Sachs estimates that AI could impact up to 300 million jobs globally. 

The World Economic Forum says 25% of all jobs could be disrupted by AI by 2027. That’s only a year and a half from now.

Not all jobs are on the chopping block. Ones that rely on human traits like empathy, dexterity, real-world problem-solving and yes, getting your hands dirty are thriving.  

Many don’t require a college degree, just skill, training and the drive to get started. 

👊 13 AI-proof jobs

A new report from Resume Now highlights 13 AI-proof jobs. Here’s a peek with the average annual salary:

• Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists – $71,420. Try programming AI to make split-second safety calls.
• Flight attendants – $68,370. A chatbot can’t calm down a nervous flier.
• Electricians – $60,040. Wires, walls and intuition make for a hands-on profession.
• Plumbers and pipe fitters – $59,880. Good luck getting AI to fix a burst pipe.
• Chefs and head cooks – $53,380. AI can’t taste a special sauce.
• Hearing aid specialists – $52,630. It takes empathy to help someone hear again.
• Security and fire alarm installers – $49,700. Critical for keeping us safe in real life.

Also on the list: machinery mechanics, hotel managers, aircraft cargo supervisors, insurance sales pros and more.

💡 Why this matters

AI can crunch data and spit out suggestions, but it still can’t crawl under a house, read the room or handle a meltdown in seat 12B. These jobs need hands, guts and good judgment. Three things AI hasn’t quite mastered, no matter how many updates it gets.

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👾 Remote jobs, real spyware: A Minnesota woman ran a “laptop farm” letting North Korean IT workers pose as U.S. remote hires. Her setup funneled $17M to the DPRK before the FBI shut it down. Workers used stolen IDs, hacked into American companies and even got jobs at top tech firms. The woman says she didn’t know; the feds say, “lol, not ok.”

Thank-you texts are in: Millennials are making a habit of sending warm, heartfelt messages after hanging out with friends. Something like, “Had such a great time, so nice to see you!” Polite? Nope, just easing post-hangout anxiety about whether everyone had a good time. 

👩‍🚀 Remember those stranded astronauts? Turns out they’re still in pain and recovering. They spent 45 days in rehab, doing over two hours of daily physical therapy to rebuild muscle and prevent more bone loss. Wild to think we’re aiming for Mars next.

Move over, DJI: A U.S. company called SiFly says its new drones are way better. The Q12 model can fly for up to three hours, and the Q250 can carry 200 pounds. That means longer range, more gear, better performance in emergencies and no secrets sent back to communist China. 

📸 Google Photos turns 10: Happy 10th bday to Google Photos, now AI-powered and ready to remove your ex from pictures like they never existed. A new editing tool called “Reimagine” will let you circle a part of a photo and prompt it to redo reality. Also, QR codes for albums. iPhone owners? You wait.  

Math problem pyramid scheme: A fake Facebook event disguised as a “genius-level math contest” has been a top post for half a year, somehow racking up 115M+ views. Spoiler: It’s just a viral engagement trap. People are still arguing about its fake equation in the comments a year later. My math teacher called me average. How mean.

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Google Maps detour: Need to make a stop on the way? With your final destination set, tap the 3-dot icon (top right) and select Edit stops. Type in your second location, and it’ll appear on your route. To change the order, tap, hold and drag the three lines next to each stop. Then hit Done.

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The answer: C) 20%. One out of every five photos posted is shared without edits, reflecting natural moments. I find this hard to believe, too.

Speaking of photos … Did you hear about the two friends who always edited photos together? They were sharecroppers!

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🍃 Psst, did you know you can take me on the go? Fire up the Kim Komando Show podcast on your next walk. Get it here on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. I’d love to keep you company! 

See you right back here tomorrow with more tech know-how from the #1 tech newsletter in the USA! It’s all about the best apps that tell you exactly what is in the food you’re eating. Until then, encrypt the drama, stream the joy and live at full resolution. 🔐📺💫 — Kim

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