More than a quarter of Britons say they fear losing jobs to AI in next five years

A recent Randstad survey reveals that 27% of UK workers fear job losses to AI within five years. This concern stems from increased AI investment by UK employers (66%) and the encouragement of AI tool usage in the workplace (56%). The survey, encompassing 27,000 workers across 35 countries, highlights a mismatch in AI expectations, with younger workers expressing greater anxiety about adapting to AI's impact. Businesses are investing in AI to address skills gaps, potentially impacting younger workers entering a cooling labor market. While AI is seen as boosting productivity by 55% of UK workers, Randstad emphasizes the need to bridge the "AI reality gap" to ensure employees understand AI's role in augmenting tasks rather than replacing them.

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