US Workers in Female-Dominated Fields Most Vulnerable to AI Job Displacement, Study Finds
Researchers warn that employees in occupations traditionally held by women are particularly at risk of job loss due to the impact of artificial intelligence on the American workforce. According to a recent report from the Brookings Institution and the Centre for the Governance of AI, workers in fields such as clerical and administrative roles face significant disruption from AI, with millions struggling to adapt.
The study highlights the disproportionate vulnerability of women in these occupations, with over 6 million workers at risk due to their age, limited savings, and other factors. These jobs have long been under attack by advancements in information technology, which has displaced human workers for decades.
Mark Muro, a senior fellow at Brookings Institution, notes that these roles have historically been "under attack" for years. The report indicates that 86% of the roughly 6 million workers facing job loss and finding new positions are women, highlighting how their job functions rather than their competency as workers contribute to this vulnerability.
On the other hand, researchers suggest that workers in fields like marketing, finance, and science may be better positioned to adapt to AI, with 70% likely to pivot into comparable roles if displaced. These sectors have more technical and managerial roles that require diverse skills, making it easier for them to leverage their capabilities.
Experts caution that while AI is expected to have a profound impact on the workplace, its current effect on the US labor market appears relatively minor. Firms may not be quickly replacing workers with AI, according to Ben May, director of global macro research at Oxford Economics.
Researchers warn that employees in occupations traditionally held by women are particularly at risk of job loss due to the impact of artificial intelligence on the American workforce. According to a recent report from the Brookings Institution and the Centre for the Governance of AI, workers in fields such as clerical and administrative roles face significant disruption from AI, with millions struggling to adapt.
The study highlights the disproportionate vulnerability of women in these occupations, with over 6 million workers at risk due to their age, limited savings, and other factors. These jobs have long been under attack by advancements in information technology, which has displaced human workers for decades.
Mark Muro, a senior fellow at Brookings Institution, notes that these roles have historically been "under attack" for years. The report indicates that 86% of the roughly 6 million workers facing job loss and finding new positions are women, highlighting how their job functions rather than their competency as workers contribute to this vulnerability.
On the other hand, researchers suggest that workers in fields like marketing, finance, and science may be better positioned to adapt to AI, with 70% likely to pivot into comparable roles if displaced. These sectors have more technical and managerial roles that require diverse skills, making it easier for them to leverage their capabilities.
Experts caution that while AI is expected to have a profound impact on the workplace, its current effect on the US labor market appears relatively minor. Firms may not be quickly replacing workers with AI, according to Ben May, director of global macro research at Oxford Economics.
. I mean, we've seen it happen in clerical and admin roles for years now, and now it's getting worse. These jobs are already under attack, what with automation and stuff taking over. The fact that 86% of the people at risk are women is just wild - it's not even about their skills or competency, but more about the type of work they do.
. Those roles require different skill sets, so I guess it's easier for them to adapt. But what about all the other people who aren't in those fields? We need some support here!
. Like, shouldn't we be supporting them more instead of just saying "oh no AI's coming"? They're already facing a lot of inequality in the workplace and now you're telling me they might lose their jobs too? It's like, what's gonna happen to all those families? 
AI is literally going to ruin so many lives especially those women in female-dominated fields who are already struggling 6 million ppl are on the line here and it's just not fair 
like what can they do? adapt or die i guess? but how r u supposed to adapt when u don't have the skills for new jobs? and yeah these jobs have been getting replaced by tech for years so now its just a matter of time before ppl are left with nothin 
... but then again, I also feel like we're making too much of this whole thing 
. But what about all the other workers who don't have those skills? We need to support them with training programs or something 
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... just kidding, sorta! But seriously, I'm like "back in my day" we didn't have all these fancy computers and machines that could do our jobs for us. We actually had to use our brains and stuff! 
That's good news for all the women and people of color who are crushing it in those fields. And I'm like "hey, experts say it's not as bad as we think" but still, 6 million workers struggling? That's a lot of people 
. It's true that women are more likely to be affected by this, I've seen it happen with my friends too 
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. But for my mom, she really needs a stable job that pays well... we'll have to see what happens in the future 
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Are they trying to confuse us or something? I mean, I'm all for options, but come on. And don't even get me started on the toppings... too many choices! Anyway, back to AI and stuff... yeah, it's pretty crazy how much work is at risk there. I wonder if they'll be able to find new jobs that aren't so... automated? 
. But I guess if you're good at marketing or finance, you'll be fine 
... those jobs are more about brainpower and less about automation 
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. Either way, I hope those 6 million workers are prepared for some serious career changes 
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. I mean, some jobs are more AI-proof than others 
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, but I'm not so sure about that 
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. Like, what's up with that? Don't they have other options or skills to fall back on? 
. The fact that workers in fields like marketing, finance, and science might be better positioned to adapt to AI is kinda reassuring 
. We don't want anyone left behind when the robots take over... or do they?
. I mean, those roles require some serious technical skills and problem-solving smarts 
. I mean, it's not like we haven't seen this before with the rise of automation and outsourcing 
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