EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 2 MIN
These jobs may disappear forever due to AI
from GREY Journal Daily News Podcast
AI's rise affects the job market significantly, with forecasts indicating the disappearance of certain professions. A Pew Research survey involving over 1,000 AI experts and 5,400 U.S. adults reveals that cashiers, journalists, and factory workers face the highest risk over the next 20 years. Specifically, 73% of respondents believe AI will reduce cashier positions, while nearly 60% predict a decline in journalism jobs. Additionally, 67% of the general public considers factory jobs vulnerable to AI, compared to 60% of experts. In contrast, professionals such as software engineers, mental health therapists, lawyers, and teachers appear more secure, with less than half predicting significant job losses in these fields. Overall, 73% of experts view AI as having a positive influence on future employment, whereas only 23% of the general public shares this outlook. Concerns about job displacement are widespread, with over half of the public expressing anxiety, while only 25% of experts have similar worries. In summary, 64% of U.S. adults suspect AI will lead to fewer job opportunities, compared to 39% of experts.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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AI's rise affects the job market significantly, with forecasts indicating the disappearance of certain professions. A Pew Research survey involving over 1,000 AI experts and 5,400 U.S. adults reveals that cashiers, journalists, and factory workers face the highest risk over the next 20 years. Specifically, 73% of respondents believe AI will reduce cashier positions, while nearly 60% predict a decline in journalism jobs. Additionally, 67% of the general public considers factory jobs vulnerable to AI, compared to 60% of experts. In contrast, professionals such as software engineers, mental health therapists, lawyers, and teachers appear more secure, with less than half predicting significant job losses in these fields. Overall, 73% of experts view AI as having a positive influence on future employment, whereas only 23% of the general public shares this outlook. Concerns about job displacement are widespread, with over half of the public expressing anxiety, while only 25% of experts have similar worries. In summary, 64% of U.S. adults suspect AI will lead to fewer job opportunities, compared to 39% of experts.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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