AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds
CBS News • • business
Key Points:
- Artificial intelligence is expected to reshape 50% to 55% of U.S. jobs within the next three years, altering how tasks are performed without fully replacing most roles, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
- BCG projects that 10% to 15% of U.S. jobs could be replaced by AI over the next five years, particularly in roles involving routine tasks, such as call center positions.
- Experts emphasize the importance of focusing on re-skilling workers and augmenting their capabilities with AI rather than indiscriminately cutting jobs, which benefits both society and businesses.
- Jobs requiring physical presence or interpersonal skills, like plumbers and therapists, are expected to remain largely unaffected by AI advancements.
- While AI is likely to create new types of jobs, the nature of these roles remains uncertain, similar to how social media gave rise to previously unforeseen careers like social media influencers.
