A poll indicates that 53% of Americans fear that AI may cause them or family members to lose their jobs, as many companies accelerate investment in artificial intelligence while simultaneously reducing their workforce.
On June 11, 2569 at 07.22:XNUMX a.m., the Yahoo Finance website reported that A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 53% of Americans are concerned that artificial intelligence (AI) technology could cause them or family members to lose their jobs. This reflects growing concerns at a time when businesses are rapidly investing in AI while simultaneously reducing their workforce.
A poll of 4,531 American adults nationwide found that concerns about AI's impact on the labor market are widespread across age groups, genders, and educational levels, although Democratic supporters were more concerned than Republicans.
These concerns arise after several large companies announced layoffs and aggressively invested in AI technology. For example, Intuit announced the layoff of 17% of its global workforce to restructure and focus more investment on AI.
A report by the recruitment firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas indicates that employers in the U.S. announced 60,620 layoffs in March, with over 25% of these layoffs primarily attributed to the adoption of AI.
Previously, Klarna revealed that it could reduce its workforce by up to 40%, while Ford Motor Company had stated that AI could replace up to half of white-collar workers in the US in the future.
Resistance to AI is increasing across many sectors.
Beyond employment concerns, AI faces opposition from various quarters, with worries about its use as a tool for political propaganda, content production in the entertainment industry, and military applications.
Even Pope Leo XIV warned of the impact of AI, stating that the world needed a stronger political role to slow down the rapid technological changes.
Meanwhile, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed by University of Arizona students during his graduation speech after discussing the impact of AI on the future of work.
It's becoming more difficult for young people to find jobs.
Concerns about AI are also arising at a time when younger generations are facing difficulties finding entry-level jobs.
A survey by Cengage Group found that 76% of employers indicated that they would be hiring the same or fewer entry-level positions in 2568 than the previous year, up from 69% in 2567.
Meanwhile, a study by the New York Fed found that 42% of recent graduates are underemployed, or working below their educational qualifications, the highest level since 2563.
Labor market experts believe that while AI is not the only factor causing a slowdown in hiring, the technology is playing an increasingly important role in business decision-making, especially during a time when many companies want to reduce costs and increase operational efficiency.
"If organizations need to reduce their human resources, AI will become a more attractive solution. However, in different economic climates, companies might choose to use AI for innovation and growth rather than reducing staff," experts state.
refer : finance.yahoo.com
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