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AI Could Replace 8 Million UK Jobs, Study Reveals
A study has found artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to displace nearly eight million positions in the UK.
The data from the Institute of Public Policy Research shows women and people in the early stages of their careers face the highest risk.
However, the think tank says strategic government intervention could prevent these job losses.
It also says the government could use AI to significantly boost the UK's economy.
The study looks at the transformative impact generative AI could have on knowledge work.
It highlights the urgency of preparing for these changes.
It is based on an analysis of 22,000 workplace tasks across the UK and reveals 11 percent are vulnerable to automation.
The most at-risk jobs include those that are entry-level, part-time, and administrative.
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