US EditionMore than a quarter of workers fear AI will lead to job losses
- A poll commissioned by Acas and conducted by YouGov found that more than a quarter of UK workers fear AI will cause job losses in 2025.
- This concern arises amid warnings from the UK cyber security agency about rising AI threats and issues with regulation and error risks.
- The survey of over 1,000 employees revealed 26% worry about job losses, 17% about AI errors, and 15% about insufficient regulations, while Acas advises employers to consult workers and clarify AI's role.
- Dan Ellis of Acas noted that some employers might use AI to reduce expenses, boost efficiency, or simplify tasks for employees, while Paul Nowak stressed that disruption caused by AI should be carefully managed and is neither unavoidable nor acceptable.
- The findings suggest a need for clear workplace AI policies, active employee dialogue, and digital upskilling to help workers adapt and prosper alongside AI technologies.
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More than one in four workers worried about AI – study
The poll for Acas found widespread worries about errors through AI, as well as a lack of regulation.
Quarter of employees worried AI will cause job losses
A new survey has revealed that when it comes to concerns about AI, workers are most worried about job losses. While the use of Artificial Intelligence is continuing to grow, many employees are voicing their concerns about how this will affect them. Commissioned by Acas, YouGov surveyed employees across the UK about their biggest AI concerns in their place of work. The results are as follows: Job losses (cited by 26%) AI making errors (17%) No c…
1 in 4 workers concerned that AI will lead to job losses
A new survey from workplace expert, Acas, has revealed that over a quarter (26 per cent) of workers are worried that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to job losses. Acas commissioned YouGov to ask employees in Britain what their biggest concerns about the use of AI were. The poll also found that just under a fifth (17 per cent) were worried about AI making errors, while 15 per cent were concerned about a lack of regulation. Acas Interim Ch…
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