More Americans worry tech will take their job, poll finds

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News Summary

  • 27% of US workers worry that technology will render their jobs obsolete, a new high.
  • Younger workers are more likely to harbor this fear.
  • There have been some attempts in Washington to address AI-fueled job market disruptions, but policymakers have yet to unite around any one solution.
  • Some evidence suggests AI will boost the creation of new jobs overall.
  • The share of workers anxious about benefit reductions, layoffs, and lower wages and shorter hours has held stable compared with previous years.
  • It's the No.
  • 1 job concern among American workers under 45, and rising shares of both college graduates and non-college workers in the US say they’re concerned.
Theres another reason why Americans are wary of AI Theyre afraid of losing their jobs.

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