US Workers in Women-Dominated Fields Most Vulnerable to AI Job Displacement, Study Finds
A recent report from the Brookings Institution and the Centre for the Governance of AI has revealed that workers in jobs dominated by women are more susceptible to job displacement due to artificial intelligence (AI). The study found that over 6 million employees in clerical and administrative roles – traditionally held by women – would struggle to adapt if their jobs were automated. This is largely because these workers often lack the necessary skills, savings, or experience to pivot into new roles.
According to senior fellow Mark Muro at the Brookings Institution, occupations historically dominated by women have been vulnerable to AI-driven job displacement for decades. "These are occupations that have been under attack for a long time," he said. The report highlights the need to address these vulnerabilities before they become more pronounced in the coming years.
Notably, 86% of the roughly 6 million workers at risk of losing their jobs due to AI-related job loss and finding a new position are women. Muro emphasized that this vulnerability is not solely the result of individual worker competency but rather reflects the nature of their job functions.
However, the study also suggests that while some workers in traditionally male-dominated fields may struggle with AI-driven job displacement, others could easily adapt to changing job requirements. These workers tend to be in roles such as marketing, finance, and science, where diverse skills are required, offering them a better chance to pivot into new positions.
Despite experts' concerns about the impact of AI on jobs, the report concludes that firms are unlikely to rapidly replace significant numbers of workers with AI. Instead, workers may benefit from actively experimenting with technology to expand their capabilities and stand out in their respective fields.
The study underscores the need for policymakers, businesses, and individuals to take proactive steps to address the potential impact of AI on women-dominated jobs and ensure that workers are equipped to adapt to an increasingly automated workforce.
A recent report from the Brookings Institution and the Centre for the Governance of AI has revealed that workers in jobs dominated by women are more susceptible to job displacement due to artificial intelligence (AI). The study found that over 6 million employees in clerical and administrative roles – traditionally held by women – would struggle to adapt if their jobs were automated. This is largely because these workers often lack the necessary skills, savings, or experience to pivot into new roles.
According to senior fellow Mark Muro at the Brookings Institution, occupations historically dominated by women have been vulnerable to AI-driven job displacement for decades. "These are occupations that have been under attack for a long time," he said. The report highlights the need to address these vulnerabilities before they become more pronounced in the coming years.
Notably, 86% of the roughly 6 million workers at risk of losing their jobs due to AI-related job loss and finding a new position are women. Muro emphasized that this vulnerability is not solely the result of individual worker competency but rather reflects the nature of their job functions.
However, the study also suggests that while some workers in traditionally male-dominated fields may struggle with AI-driven job displacement, others could easily adapt to changing job requirements. These workers tend to be in roles such as marketing, finance, and science, where diverse skills are required, offering them a better chance to pivot into new positions.
Despite experts' concerns about the impact of AI on jobs, the report concludes that firms are unlikely to rapidly replace significant numbers of workers with AI. Instead, workers may benefit from actively experimenting with technology to expand their capabilities and stand out in their respective fields.
The study underscores the need for policymakers, businesses, and individuals to take proactive steps to address the potential impact of AI on women-dominated jobs and ensure that workers are equipped to adapt to an increasingly automated workforce.
just thinkin about all these women who'll be affected by AI... 6 million ppl's lives at risk 
dont wanna see anyone struggle to make ends meet 
need more initiatives to upskill workers in trad jobs so they can adapt easily 
6 million US female workers in admin roles could be outta luck if their jobs get automated 
. I mean, it's no secret AI is gonna change the game but come on, these women need some prep time 
. They can't just switch to marketing or finance overnight, that's not how it works 
It's a ticking time bomb and we need to act fast before more women get left behind 
we can't just leave them behind 
the fact that 86% of those affected are women is a red flag 
policymakers & businesses gotta step up & provide solutions 
not just rely on individuals to adapt 
so imo these women dominated jobs r really vulnerable to ai job displacement its crazy how much ppl r gonna struggle just cuz they dont have the right skills or savings 
we need more programs 2 help these workers pivot into new roles like tech training or upskilling programs 
so its only a matter of time b4 alot of ppl lose their jobs 
but on the flip side i like how this report highlights dat firms wont just replace workers w/ ai no1 knows how 2 adapt 2 new tech but dat means we gotta put in da effort ourselves 
.