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Survey Reveals Diverging Views on AI's Impact on Job Market
— computerworld.com
Key Takeaway
A recent survey indicates that while executives foresee job cuts due to AI, employees expect job growth. The conflicting views highlight uncertainty about AI's future impact on employment.
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A survey found AI’s impact on employment has so far been limited, but workers and bosses both expect that to change; the question is, how? Credit: mpohodzhay / Shutterstock Senior executives see AI adoption leading to job cuts, while workers say it will increase employment, according to a new survey published by the US National Bureau of Economic
Research. Amid so much speculation about the impact of the new technology, NBER’s study is tantalizingly titled “ Firm data on AI ” — but the data, which comes from a survey of 6,000 firms in four countries, leads to few solid conclusions.
More than 80% of executives surveyed said AI had no impact on either employment or productivity over the past three years. However, over the next three years, the situation will change: 3 years, forecasting AI will boost productivity by 1.4%, increase output by 0.8% and cut employment by 0.7%.
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