'Winners and losers' likely as report reveals impending impact of AI on jobs

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will create as many UK jobs as it replaces in the next 20 years, according to a new data. Research from professional services giant PwC suggested that AI will boost economic growth and create roles as others become redundant. However, the analysis warned that certain industries would be hit harder than others in th shifting employment landscape. While AI could displace around seven million jobs between 2017 and 2037, according to PwC's findings, it could also create 7.2 million – resulting in a net jobs boost of around 200,000 roles in the UK. Some sectors are likely to benefit more than others, particularly health (increasing 22%), scientific and technical services (16%) and education (6%).