Women’s Jobs More Vulnerable to AI, UN Report Says

A recent report from the United Nations International Labour Organization has highlighted a concerning trend: jobs typically held by women are more susceptible to automation through artificial intelligence, particularly in higher-income countries. The data indicates that around 9.6% of these positions could potentially be transformed by AI advancements. In comparison, only about 3.5% of jobs predominantly held by men face a similar fate as AI continues to take over administrative roles, such as secretarial tasks.

However, the report suggests that many tasks will still require human input. It’s likely the nature of these roles will evolve significantly rather than vanish altogether. Specifically, employment sectors such as media, software, and finance are predicted to see substantial shifts as AI enhances its learning capabilities.

The report emphasizes that this shift does not necessarily equate to full automation of any profession. Instead, it suggests that many existing tasks could be augmented by technology. There’s a call to action for governments, employers, and labor organizations to explore ways to leverage AI to boost productivity and improve work quality.