Automation in Finance (which roles?)

I know this subject has already been discussed but I would like a more up to date opinion.

For people that work in the industry, which roles do you believe will be automated in the short term and therefore do not make sense to apply anymore as a young finance undergraduate student?

From what I’ve seen, roles that are more relationship-oriented and less quantitative such as VC, Wealth Management, Consulting will be safe. But other such as asset management, equity research, S&T, and even IB/PE could get automated pretty quickly at an entry level.

What do you think?

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