In 60% of occupations, at least one-third of activities could be automated, implying substantial workplace transformations for workers. In fact, while automation and artificial intelligence will boost productivity and economic growth, millions of people worldwide may need to switch occupations or upgrade skills, warns McKinsey in its Jobs lost: Jobs gained report.
The potential impact of automation on employment varies by occupation and sector, of course. Activities most susceptible include physical ones in predictable environments, including operating machinery and preparing fast food, while collecting and processing data can increasingly be done better and more quickly with machines.
“This could displace large […]
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