A new joint study from the United Nations’ International Labour Organization and Poland’s National Research Institute found jobs traditionally held by women are three times more likely to be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI).
The Details: The study, which focused on generative AI, determined that 9.6% of jobs held by females in high-income countries are poised for transformation, compared to 3.5% of those held by men. It added that most roles would likely be radically changed instead of eliminated, and that software and finance-related roles would be some of the first to change.
For Context: The report found 34% of jobs in high-income countries could be affected and noted that administrative roles are the most vulnerable to AI advancements. According to the US Census Bureau, around 95% of secretary and administrative assistant jobs were held by women between 2000 and 2019. According to the US Department of Labor, these positions are the fifth most common profession for women.
Key Quote: The report read, “We stress that such exposure does not imply the immediate automation of an entire occupation, but rather the potential for a large share of its current tasks to be performed using this technology.”
How The Media Covered It: The story was not widely covered across the spectrum. AllSides found coverage from Fortune (Center bias), Reuters (Center), Unusual Whales (Center), Euronews (Center), and Fast Company (Lean Left). AllSides did not find coverage from the right.
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