Study: Artificial intelligence hits jobs in America... and these are the ones paying the price.

Arab Sea Newspaper - Special

Arab Gulf - Agencies: A study issued by Stanford University on Tuesday showed that the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies is already reshaping parts of the American labor market, with younger workers being more affected. The study revealed that the employment of software developers between the ages of 22 and 25 has decreased by 20 percent since late 2022. Employment in this age group also declined by about 6 percent in jobs most susceptible to the impact of artificial intelligence, while industries that have only marginally integrated artificial intelligence saw a 9 percent increase in appointments. Researchers pointed out that customer service jobs, including call centers, were among the sectors most affected by automation. In contrast, the number of older employees in fields that rely heavily on artificial intelligence has increased. The study's authors considered that artificial intelligence is capable of simulating basic skills acquired from education, but it cannot replace the experience accumulated over years of work. The study also concluded that exclusion from jobs is clearer in roles that artificial intelligence can fully automate, compared to areas where technology is limited to supporting workers, such as the healthcare sector, which has seen employment growth across all age groups. The analysis relied on data from the American company (ADP), which covers between 3.5 to 5 million full-time workers monthly. Although the results indicate a tangible impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market, the researchers warned that other factors, such as adjustments in the labor market after the pandemic and economic conditions, may have also played a role. The report also pointed out that the data, despite covering millions of workers, does not accurately reflect the general distribution of companies across the American economy.