New York, NY (WOWO) – A recent Gallup survey indicates a rising wave of anxiety among American workers about the impact of emerging technology on employment. The poll found that 27% of U.S. workers say they fear technology could soon make their jobs obsolete, a seven‑point rise from the previous year.
College graduates feel the pressure
Concern is spreading across educational levels, but college graduates are seeing the steepest jump. In 2021, only 8% of graduates expressed worry that technology might replace their work; that figure climbed to 20% in 2023 as generative AI tools like ChatGPT entered mainstream use.
Broader public sentiment on AI
Public unease extends beyond the workplace. A Pew Research Center survey shows 52% of Americans are more concerned than excited about the growing presence of artificial intelligence in daily life, up from 37% in 2021. Additionally, 71% of U.S. adults believe AI will lead to fewer jobs over the next two decades, an increase from 64% in 2024, while only 5% think AI will create more jobs in that period.
Experts divided on the future of work
Economists and business leaders remain split. Some predict AI will take over an expanding set of tasks currently performed by humans, potentially displacing workers. Others argue the technology will serve as a productivity boost, helping employees complete tasks faster and opening new avenues for problem‑solving and creativity.
What the data suggest
The Gallup findings underscore that fear of job loss is no longer confined to workers without college degrees or those in traditionally tech‑heavy occupations. Across the workforce, more Americans are questioning how much of their current labor will remain human‑driven as AI and automation continue to evolve.
While the long‑term impact of artificial intelligence on employment remains unsettled, the surveys highlight a clear shift in public perception: increasing numbers of workers are worried that today’s technological advances could affect their livelihoods tomorrow.
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