How do you pronounce HuReq?

HuReq is pronounced HYOO-rek (/ˈhjuːrek/). It rhymes with 'queue' and 'wreck' combined.

What are examples of HuReq jobs?

HuReq jobs include therapists, nurses, teachers, social workers, surgeons, clergy, crisis negotiators, and any role requiring empathy, moral judgment, or genuine human connection.

Is HuReq a real word?

HuReq is a new word created for the AI age, combining 'Human' and 'Required.' It's part of a campaign to add this useful term to the English language through everyday use.

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Q: What does HuReq mean?

HuReq (pronounced HYOO-rek) is a word meaning 'Human Required.' It describes a job, task, or activity that requires human involvement, judgment, or supervision and cannot be adequately performed by artificial intelligence alone.

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HuReq

/ˈhjuːrek/

noun

A job, task, or activity that requires human involvement, judgment, or supervision and cannot be adequately performed by artificial intelligence alone.

Origin: 21st century — Blend of "Human" + "Required"

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    A job, task, or activity that requires human involvement and cannot be performed by AI.
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