AI-driven job displacement

Extracted Attributes

• Nature

  Automation of business processes and cognitive tasks by AI

• Key Drivers

  Artificial intelligence, robotic automation, generative AI

• Current Stage

  Early stages of displacement

• Associated Concerns

  AI bias, algorithmic discrimination, potential for socialist economic models, workplace inequalities (gender, age)

• Low-Risk Occupations

  Air traffic controllers, chief executives, radiologists, pharmacists, residential advisors, photographers, members of the clergy

• High-Risk Occupations

  Computer programmers, accountants and auditors, legal and administrative assistants, customer service representatives, telemarketers, proofreaders and copy editors, credit analysts, entry-level jobs

• Counterbalancing Effects

  Creation of new roles (e.g., AI ethicist, machine learning engineer), enhanced productivity, new industries

• Net Job Gain (World Economic Forum by 2025)

  58 million jobs globally

• Estimated Job Displacement (Goldman Sachs baseline)

  6-7% of jobs (range 3-14%)

• Projected Job Creation (World Economic Forum by 2025)

  133 million new jobs globally

• Projected Job Displacement (World Economic Forum by 2025)

  75 million jobs globally

Timeline

• AI-driven job displacement is a growing concern and subject of ongoing debate and analysis. (Source: Summary, Web Search Results)

  Ongoing

• We may be witnessing the early stages of AI-driven job displacement, affecting cognitive tasks performed by knowledge workers. (Source: Web Search Results (St. Louis Fed))

  Ongoing

• AI is projected to have displaced 75 million jobs globally, while creating 133 million new jobs, resulting in a net gain of 58 million jobs. (Source: Web Search Results (World Economic Forum))

  2025

• Goldman Sachs researchers remain skeptical that AI will lead to large employment reductions over the next decade, despite current trends. (Source: Web Search Results (Goldman Sachs))

  Next Decade

Artisan AI

Artisan (also known as Artisan AI) is an American software company headquartered in San Francisco. It builds specialized AI agents known as "Artisans" for business automation.

Web Search Results

• Is AI Contributing to Rising Unemployment? | St. Louis Fed

  Our results suggest we may be witnessing the early stages of AI-driven job displacement. Unlike previous technological revolutions that primarily affected manufacturing or routine clerical work, generative AI can target cognitive tasks performed by knowledge workers—traditionally among the most secure employment categories. ## Limitations and Future Research [...] Additionally, the technology is so new that longer-term effects remain unknown. If generative AI drives sustained productivity growth, it could ultimately create new jobs and industries, potentially offsetting displacement effects. As AI capabilities continue advancing rapidly, monitoring these employment patterns becomes increasingly critical. ## Looking Ahead

• The Impact of AI on Job Roles, Workforce, and Employment

  According to a report by the World Economic Forum, by 2025, AI will have displaced 75 million jobs globally, but will have created 133 million new jobs. This means that there will be a net gain of 58 million jobs globally, but there will still be significant job displacement in certain industries. [...] AI’s impact on the workforce is multifaceted. It involves the automation of repetitive and routine tasks, changing skill requirements, and job displacement. This can be beneficial for employees as it frees them up to focus on more complex and creative work, but it can also create concerns about job displacement and changes in the demand for certain types of jobs. However, AI is also creating new job opportunities, especially in data analytics, machine learning, and AI development. [...] The impact of AI on unemployment rates and the economy as a whole is a topic of debate. While AI is creating new job opportunities, it is also leading to job displacement, particularly in industries that rely heavily on routine and repetitive tasks.

• How Will AI Affect the Global Workforce?

  As part of their research, the team examined more than 800 occupations to assess whether AI productivity gains will translate into job displacement. The 6-7% estimate for job displacement from AI is the team’s baseline assumption, but they write that displacement rates could vary from 3% to 14% under different assumptions. What could AI mean for unemployment? [...] They conclude that occupations at the highest risk of being displaced by AI in the coming years include computer programmers, accountants and auditors, legal and administrative assistants, customer service representatives, telemarketers, proofreaders and copy editors, and credit analysts. Those at the least risk of being displaced are air traffic controllers, chief executives, radiologists, pharmacists, residential advisors, photographers, and members of the clergy. [...] “A recent pickup in AI adoption and reports of AI-related layoffs have raised concerns that AI will lead to widespread labor displacement,” Joseph Briggs, who co-leads the Global Economics team in Goldman Sachs Research, and economist Sarah Dong, write in a report. “While these trends could broaden as adoption increases, we remain skeptical that AI will lead to large employment reductions over the next decade.”

• Ways AI Impacts the Job Market and Employment Trends

  On one hand, AI and automation have replaced certain roles, particularly those involving repetitive or routine tasks. This shift has led to job displacement in various industries, redefining traditional employment structures. On the other hand, AI is also a powerful driver of job creation. It has paved the way for new roles — like AI ethicist and machine learning engineer — that didn’t exist just a few years ago. [...] AI has a significant impact on the job market, leading to both job displacement and the creation of new roles. It also affects hiring processes and demands new skills from professionals to stay relevant. AI education, such as the Master’s in Applied Artificial Intelligence program at the University of San Diego, prepares individuals to navigate these changes with ease. [...] AI continues to have a significant impact on jobs across various industries. While it can automate routine and repetitive tasks, leading to job displacement in certain sectors, it also creates new opportunities by enhancing productivity and enabling the development of entirely new roles. #### How will artificial intelligence affect the workplace?

• 59 AI Job Statistics: Future of U.S. Jobs | National University

  The impact of AI on jobs also varies by gender, with women disproportionately represented in roles at high risk of automation. These statistics analyze the gendered effects of AI-driven job displacement, the challenges of underrepresentation in tech fields, and the potential for AI to both mitigate and exacerbate workplace inequalities [...] ## Conclusion The rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping the U.S. job market with speed and scale. As shown in these 59 AI job statistics, AI is not only displacing certain roles but also creating new opportunities that demand advanced technical skills, human-centered abilities, and continuous learning. While jobs in areas like administration and manufacturing face growing risks, professions in healthcare, technology, skilled trades, and AI itself are projected to expand. [...] 1. Workers aged 18–24 are 129% more likely than those over 65 to worry AI will make their job obsolete. 2. 49% of Gen Z job seekers believe AI has reduced the value of their college education. 3. Entry-level jobs, disproportionately filled by young workers, are especially at risk, with nearly 50 million U.S. jobs affected. 4. 14% of all workers have already been displaced by AI, but the rate is higher among younger and mid-career workers in tech and creative fields. ## Impact by Gender