AI and work: Which sectors are most affected – 'One of the most interesting developments in the global market'

Artificial intelligence is poised to reshape the global labor market, presenting one of the most significant shifts in employment dynamics worldwide. A key concern is the extent to which AI will replace human workers and specific job roles.

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We are living through one of the most interesting developments in the global labor market, with artificial intelligence. One issue, and the big question, both philosophical and practical, is to what extent artificial intelligence will substitute workers and jobs, and which jobs.

Research from the International Labour Organization highlights that 834 million workers globally may be impacted by AI, with the effects still in their early stages. The study found that women are more likely to be affected than men. Specifically, 28% of women, totaling 388 million, face direct impact from AI, compared to 21% of men.

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In the United States, there is a belief that artificial intelligence, in collaboration with humans, will improve the labor market and increase productivity.

This gendered impact is partly due to women's prevalence in administrative and data management support roles, which are seen as more easily replaceable by AI. Furthermore, women are less represented in emerging technology fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), further widening the gap in AI's influence on the workforce.

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The global survey showed that 834 million workers will be affected by artificial intelligence, and we are still at the beginning.