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Study Reveals 6.1 Million Workers at Risk of Job Loss Due to AI
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Key Takeaway
A study by the Brookings Institute reveals that while millions of workers in AI-exposed jobs may adapt to changes, approximately 6.1 million could struggle to find new employment. The research highlights the varying capacities of workers to transition into new roles amidst the rise of AI.
From the Original Report
No one really knows exactly how AI will reshape the job market, but a new study has identified which workers are most likely to adapt if AI replaces their jobs. Researchers from the Brookings Institute published a study earlier this year for the National Bureau of Economic Research examining how adaptable workers are in occupations with high
exposure to AI, meaning jobs where AI could potentially displace them. cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({"playerId":"92b7b46b-43ed-4e0e-b21b-2c999302d9d7","settings":{"advertising":{"macros":{"AD_UNIT":"/23178111854/od.gizmodo.com/article","CHILD_UNIT":"article","POST_ID":"2000733987","POST_TYPE":"post","CHANNEL":"tech","SECTION":"artificial-intelligenc
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