Workers believe AI will kill 40% of all jobs within 10 years

Many industry experts have made predictions about the future of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and automation in the workplace--but little research exists on how skilled and unskilled employees view the coming technology disruptions. Gartner surveyed more than 2,700 employees in the US and the UK across multiple industries and skill levels, including unskilled workers, skilled manual workers, clerical workers, and professionals, to determine how different groups view AI in the workplace. The majority of employees (52%) said they would prefer AI to be deployed as an on-demand helper--essentially, acting as their own employee--rather than as their manager (9%), coworker (11%), or proactive assistant (32%), the report found. In this role, AI could help by limiting their routine work tasks, as well as reducing mistakes, respondents said. SEE: IT leader's guide to the future of artificial intelligence (Tech Pro Research) Workers differ significantly in their opinions about how AI will impact jobs, the report found.