McKinsey Report: Black Women and Hispanic Workers Most Vulnerable to Job Disruptions in AI Era

According to a recent report by McKinsey released on Wednesday, women workers are expected to be the most vulnerable group in the face of the upcoming wave of AI-related job changes. The report suggests that women will be 1.5 times more likely than men to seek new occupations in the emerging AI era. This disparity arises because women currently make up the majority of employees in lower-earning roles that are more susceptible to automation, such as customer service and office support positions. Additionally, Black and Hispanic workers will also face significant challenges, particularly in food and production jobs, where they are over-represented.

McKinsey's analysis further estimates that around 12 million workers will need to transition to different roles by the year 2030, owing to the combined impacts of AI, automation, and environmental considerations. These findings underscore the pressing need for focused efforts to support and retrain workers, especially women and minority groups, to ensure a smoother transition in the workforce and mitigate potential inequalities arising from the advent of AI technologies.

Generative AI and the future of work in America
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