The Impcat of AI and Automation On Work and Jobs
Work done by: Lara Carvalho nº 4 12º VDDisciple: English Teacher: Vera Pereira
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Index
- Regional and Sector Differences
- Jobs at High Rissk of Being Replaced by AI
- Social and Workplace Effects
- Advantages of AI and Automation
- Jobs at Low Risk of Being Replaced
- Economic Impact of AI and Automation
- Disadvantages of AI and Automation
Introduction
However, this transformation brings both opportunities and serious concerns. While AI improves productivity, efficiency, and economic growth, it also raises important questions about job loss, outdated skills, and income inequality.Reports from the World Economic Forum (2023) and McKinsey Global Institute (2022) predicted that by 2025:
- 85 million jobs may be displaced
- 97 million new jobs related to human–AI collaboration may be created
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most powerful technologies of the 21st century. It is transforming industries, economies, and societies worldwide. AI systems can analyze data, identify patterns, and make decisions independently. Because of these abilities, AI and automation are being rapidly adopted in workplaces.
“The technology in itself is neither good nor bad. It is the use which human beings make of any technology which determines both the nature and extent of the benefits.”
- Christopher Freeman
Jobs at High Risk of Being Replaced by AI
According to The Future of Jobs Report 2020 by the World Economic Forum: “By the year 2025, 85 million jobs may be displaced by a shift in the division of labor between humans and machines.”
AI replaces human jobs for several reasons: • AI machines do not get tired or bored • They are less prone to human error • They can perform dangerous tasks (heat, toxic fumes, hazardous environments) • In the long term, they are cheaper despite high initial costs
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Jobs at Low Risk of Being Replaced by AI
At its current stage, AI cannot fully replace jobs that require:
• Human reasoning
• Emotional intelligence
• Negotiation skills
• Creativity
• Leadership
• Relationship-building
AI systems also need to be programmed, maintained, and updated by humans.
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Economic Impact of AI and Automation
AI and automation are not only changing jobs they are transforming the global economy. Projected Economic Contribution • AI could add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030 • Other estimates suggest a contribution of $19.9 trillion by 2030 This shows that AI represents massive economic growth and business transformation.
Regional and Sector Differences
AI does not affect every country equally:
• In developed countries, 60% of jobs may be at risk
• In developing countries, 26% of jobs are at risk
This means richer economies, with more technology and automation, may experience more job displacement.
Sector-Specific Impact
Different industries are affected differently:
At the same time: • Healthcare AI market expected to reach $45.2 billion by 2026 • Education AI market expected to reach $20.84 billion
Advantages of AI and Automation
Safer working conditions (machines perform dangerous tasks)
Creation of new jobs (97 million by 2025)
Increased productivity and efficiency
Better financial systems
Economic growth (trillions added to global economy)
Reduction of human errors
Improved competitiveness for small businesses
Reduced worker stress
Disadvantages of AI and Automation
Fear and job insecurity (77% worried about job loss)
Job displacement (85 million by 2025)
Income inequality may increase
Need for career changes and retraining
Workers’ skills may become outdated
Up to 800 million jobs at risk globally by 2030
Layoffs planned by many companies
My Opinion
In my opinion, everything is going to change. The world of work will not be the same in the future, and that idea scares me a little. Knowing that millions of jobs may disappear and that so many people might have to change careers makes the future feel uncertain.
The fact that automation could displace up to hundreds of millions of jobs worldwide shows how powerful this transformation is. Even though new jobs will be created, they will require different skills especially digital knowledge, creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. Not everyone may be prepared for this transition, and that is what worries me the most.
At the same time, I also understand that change has always been part of human history. Technology has always transformed societies. What makes this moment different is the speed at which everything is happening. AI is developing very quickly, and workers need to adapt just as fast.
Even though this future scares me a little, I also think it can bring opportunities if society prepares correctly. I believe that artificial intelligence will not completely replace humans, but it will redefine what it means to work.
As Christopher Freeman said, technology itself is neither good nor bad it depends on how we use it. The real question is not whether AI will change the world, but how we choose to manage that change.
Different industries are affected differently:
In China alone, AI could replace 72 million service-sector jobs.
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The Impcat of AI and Automation On Work and Jobs
Work done by: Lara Carvalho nº 4 12º VDDisciple: English Teacher: Vera Pereira
start_
Index
Introduction
However, this transformation brings both opportunities and serious concerns. While AI improves productivity, efficiency, and economic growth, it also raises important questions about job loss, outdated skills, and income inequality.Reports from the World Economic Forum (2023) and McKinsey Global Institute (2022) predicted that by 2025:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most powerful technologies of the 21st century. It is transforming industries, economies, and societies worldwide. AI systems can analyze data, identify patterns, and make decisions independently. Because of these abilities, AI and automation are being rapidly adopted in workplaces.
“The technology in itself is neither good nor bad. It is the use which human beings make of any technology which determines both the nature and extent of the benefits.”
- Christopher Freeman
Jobs at High Risk of Being Replaced by AI
According to The Future of Jobs Report 2020 by the World Economic Forum: “By the year 2025, 85 million jobs may be displaced by a shift in the division of labor between humans and machines.”
AI replaces human jobs for several reasons: • AI machines do not get tired or bored • They are less prone to human error • They can perform dangerous tasks (heat, toxic fumes, hazardous environments) • In the long term, they are cheaper despite high initial costs
+ info
Jobs at Low Risk of Being Replaced by AI
At its current stage, AI cannot fully replace jobs that require: • Human reasoning • Emotional intelligence • Negotiation skills • Creativity • Leadership • Relationship-building AI systems also need to be programmed, maintained, and updated by humans.
+ info
Economic Impact of AI and Automation
AI and automation are not only changing jobs they are transforming the global economy. Projected Economic Contribution • AI could add $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030 • Other estimates suggest a contribution of $19.9 trillion by 2030 This shows that AI represents massive economic growth and business transformation.
Regional and Sector Differences
AI does not affect every country equally: • In developed countries, 60% of jobs may be at risk • In developing countries, 26% of jobs are at risk This means richer economies, with more technology and automation, may experience more job displacement.
Sector-Specific Impact Different industries are affected differently:
At the same time: • Healthcare AI market expected to reach $45.2 billion by 2026 • Education AI market expected to reach $20.84 billion
Advantages of AI and Automation
Safer working conditions (machines perform dangerous tasks)
Creation of new jobs (97 million by 2025)
Increased productivity and efficiency
Better financial systems
Economic growth (trillions added to global economy)
Reduction of human errors
Improved competitiveness for small businesses
Reduced worker stress
Disadvantages of AI and Automation
Fear and job insecurity (77% worried about job loss)
Job displacement (85 million by 2025)
Income inequality may increase
Need for career changes and retraining
Workers’ skills may become outdated
Up to 800 million jobs at risk globally by 2030
Layoffs planned by many companies
My Opinion
In my opinion, everything is going to change. The world of work will not be the same in the future, and that idea scares me a little. Knowing that millions of jobs may disappear and that so many people might have to change careers makes the future feel uncertain. The fact that automation could displace up to hundreds of millions of jobs worldwide shows how powerful this transformation is. Even though new jobs will be created, they will require different skills especially digital knowledge, creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. Not everyone may be prepared for this transition, and that is what worries me the most. At the same time, I also understand that change has always been part of human history. Technology has always transformed societies. What makes this moment different is the speed at which everything is happening. AI is developing very quickly, and workers need to adapt just as fast. Even though this future scares me a little, I also think it can bring opportunities if society prepares correctly. I believe that artificial intelligence will not completely replace humans, but it will redefine what it means to work. As Christopher Freeman said, technology itself is neither good nor bad it depends on how we use it. The real question is not whether AI will change the world, but how we choose to manage that change.
Different industries are affected differently:
In China alone, AI could replace 72 million service-sector jobs.