Summary
Many workers in the U.S. are feeling anxious about how quickly AI is being used in jobs, especially as the job market weakens. This anxiety is growing because it is unclear how AI will affect jobs, and workers feel uncertain and powerless about future changes.
Key Facts
- Workers at all stages of their careers are worried about AI being used more in their jobs.
- The number of unemployed people in the U.S. is now higher than the number of job openings, a shift not seen in four years.
- Hiring in the U.S. is slowing, with only 22,000 new jobs added in a recent month.
- Some company leaders, like Salesforce's CEO, have reduced staff while using more AI but plan to hire more sales staff.
- Behavioral scientists say this anxiety is due to the fast pace of AI adoption and the uncertainty it brings.
- Some workers fear companies will use AI in ways that are not responsible.
- Anxiety is affecting workers' views of their own value, linking it to the misconception that self-worth is defined by profession.
- Experts suggest that AI anxiety can encourage workers to develop new skills or consider new job roles.
