1 in 5 Brits think AI layoffs could trigger civil unrest
A recent study reveals that many Brits are concerned about the impact of AI on jobs, with one in five believing it could lead to civil unrest. The research indicates that a significant portion of the workforce fears AI will eliminate more jobs than it creates. Additionally, there is a growing demand for government intervention to regulate AI and support workers affected by automation.
- ▪More than one in five people in the UK believe AI could eliminate jobs quickly enough to trigger civil unrest.
- ▪69 percent of workers are worried about the economic impact of AI-driven job losses.
- ▪Around a third of university students think rapid AI-driven job losses could lead to civil unrest.
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