new research suggest Within the next decade, most jobs are likely to be disrupted in some way by generative AI.
A study released on January 10 by technology consulting firm Cognizant in collaboration with Oxford Economics found that about 9% of the current U.S. workforce could be displaced by new technology. It also reported that 11% of workers could lose their jobs and struggle to find new ones because of AI.
This difficulty arises because the skills workers have for their current roles may not be easily transferable to a job market increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence.
Using a specialized model, we identified three scenarios that reflect low, medium, and high levels of AI business adoption. First, we investigated how quickly artificial intelligence is being used within companies.
The authors say that from 2023 to 2026, users will enter an “experimental and cautious” phase, and organizations will move towards “manageable and low-risk” tasks such as creating images and generating text for reports and emails. It has been explained that AI will be introduced temporarily. , code suggestions for developers. ” 13% of companies are expected to implement this during this period.
It is said that from 2026 to 2030, the role of Al in various occupations will increase significantly. Top forecasts reveal that AI usage will jump from 13% to 31% in just 4 to 8 years. The study also claims that by this time more than half of all general managers and operations managers will have been exposed to AI.
Researchers also believe that in 15 years, AI jobs will continue but will likely slow down.
Recommendations for upskilling employees
The study recommends “reskilling” employees to protect them from job losses and maintain brand reputation. We also suggest that organizations build a robust technical infrastructure, including policies, structures, and operational processes, designed to keep up with the rapid pace of AI development.
At the same time, it warns against potential biases formulated by AI. The study calls on organizations to put safeguards in place to minimize the risk of bias, error, and ethically questionable decisions. Finally, we also encourage the use of AI to benefit an employee’s life by shortening her daily or weekly working hours.
The video game industry is already calling for guardrails against AI. In December, ZeniMax’s gaming union announced it had reached an agreement with Microsoft. “ZeniMax is committed to the use of AI to augment human ingenuity and capabilities, ensuring that these tools increase worker productivity, growth, and satisfaction without harming workers.” ”
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