Did you know New Study Says More Than 50% of American Workers Worry About the Impact of AI on Their Jobs
The arrival of AI came with a bang and it wouldn’t be wrong to mention that many began to fear for job security.
The
revolutionary technology was seen replacing a lot of people after it
was proven to do a better job at various roles. Not only was it quicker
and more efficient, it was cost-effective and companies didn’t mind its
inclusion.
Now, a new study is shedding light on how more than
50% of all American workers worry about the future of their jobs, thanks
to AI. Meanwhile, the study also spoke about reducing job opportunities
for humans in the long run as per the survey.
The study carried out by the Pew Research Center shared
how 36% of all workers feel hopeful that AI could be used inside the
workplace in the future. It’s almost the same fraction that feels
overwhelmed while 52% feel just plain worried.
Employees on a
lower pay scale seem to be less optimistic in terms of AI and the
various job offers while 37% forecasted the technology might reduce job
chances. Meanwhile, just 5% hoped AI would provide more and better
options soon.
For now, 16% identified as users of AI which means
that a major chunk of their tasks is performed using AI. Many who claim
that it’s used more regularly are part of the younger age bracket of
respondents. Shockingly, 73% are below the 50-year age bracket. The
study by Pew also shared how more than 50% of all AI users have a
minimum bachelor’s degree as compared to 39% of those who don’t use AI.
This could expose nearly 300 million full-time positions and give rise to more automation. However, tech literacy is pivotal for success and not being left in the dark about modern innovation.
Another blog shared by the director for the IMG shed light on how many situations would be negatively impacted by AI including inequality. It’s a problematic trend that most policymakers need to address proactively to stop the tech from giving rise to social tensions.
It’s pivotal for nations to produce the right social safety nets and provide retraining initiatives for those vulnerable. This makes the entire AI transition all the more inclusive and safeguards livelihoods while putting inequality at bay. This particular research by Pew included American adults who were enrolled either full-time or on a part-time basis. The study was conducted last year in October.
