Survey: More US workers now fear losing jobs, lower wages due to AI

Two recent surveys by YouGov revealed growing concerns among U.S. workers about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their jobs. Compared to 2023, more workers now fear that AI will reduce job opportunities in their industries, according to the surveys.

In June 2023, 33% of respondents believed that AI would decrease job opportunities in their sector. However, in the latest survey, that number has risen to 43%.

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Despite these concerns, many workers believe that AI will enhance day-to-day routines at work. Of those surveyed, 56% think AI will increase automation of routine tasks, while 51% believe it will help in monitoring employees at the workplace.

However, there are still concerns about the potential for AI to impact employees’ job security. The surveys found that 56% of workers fear AI will decrease jobs, 55% expect reduced working hours and 51% expect to see lower wages with the addition of AI in jobs.

On the flip side, the survey also found that more respondents than last year believe AI will create more job opportunities.

The latest findings come as AI technology continues to gain traction across many industries. The prevalence of the technology has sparked debates over the lack of regulations and consequences of not providing safeguards for AI.

The YouGov surveys were taken from March 14-18, among 2,000 U.S. adults across various industries, though the industries were not specified in the survey. The margin of error for the survey is 4 percentage points.