Up to 8 million UK jobs at risk from AI

The Guardian March 27, 2024, 06:00 AM UTC

Summary: A report by the Institute for Public Policy Research warns that up to 8 million UK jobs could be lost to AI in the next three to five years. Women, younger workers, and lower-wage earners are most at risk. The first wave of AI adoption is already impacting jobs, with a potential second wave threatening 59% of tasks. Government intervention is crucial to mitigate job losses and harness AI for economic growth.

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