Around 13% of Americans Fearful Over Losing Jobs to Automation

Around 13% of Americans Fearful Over Losing Jobs to Automation

About 13% of American workers are fearful over losing their jobs to automation, robots, or artificial intelligence over the next five years, according to a recent Gallup survey .

Most think they may have to learn new skills, because their job will become obsolete or unnecessary. Many also expressed concern over an impending reduction in salary and employment benefits .

The report comes after market research firm Forrester estimated that robots would replace 6% of jobs in the US by 2021. These jobs include customer service representatives and taxi and truck drivers. White-collar jobs that could be replaced include surgeons, anesthesiologists, […]

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