Worries about job losses due to AI are lowest in Switzerland
Published: Tuesday, Jul 9th 2024, 08:30
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing everyday working life. In Switzerland, many people have already had practical experience with AI, both privately and professionally. However, very few people are worried about losing their jobs as a result of the new technology.
According to the first "European AI Barometer" published on Tuesday by the consulting firm EY, 82% of employees in Switzerland have already used AI. This puts Switzerland in second place behind Spain (84%). At the other end are the Netherlands (66%) and Germany (67%). In total, over 4,700 employees in nine European countries were surveyed.
More than half of Swiss respondents (59%) believe that AI will influence their work or is already doing so. At the same time, 65% expect AI to take over parts of their work. However, only 57% are worried about losing their jobs. This looks very different in Portugal, for example: Here, 80% see AI as a threat to their job.
Adrian Ott, Chief AI Officer at EY Switzerland, explains this by the fact that Switzerland has a high density of well-qualified workers and less routine work. The new technology is therefore perceived as an opportunity rather than a threat. According to Ott, companies must adapt to dealing with AI in order to avoid being overrun by the advances.
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