US EditionYounger workers are more worried about AI taking their jobs - but some don't expect any effects at all
- Earlier this month, Randstad found four in five workers expect AI to affect daily tasks, with Gen Z most worried about displacement while Boomers feel more confident.
- Tuesday, the Bank of Korea reported the share of people aged 20 to 34 classed as 'resting' rose to 22.3 percent in 2025 from 14.6 percent in 2019, linking the trend to AI-driven shifts and firms' preference for experienced staff.
- Demand for AI agent roles surged in 2025, with prompt engineering up 403% and AI trainers up 247%, while Randstad found two-thirds of workers believe upskilling is necessary.
- Employers can appeal through better salaries and flexibility, as companies attract staff by improving pay and work-life balance while valuing human skills and knowledge shared between older and younger colleagues.
- BOK official Yoon Jin-young warned rising youth disengagement could reduce labour supply and harm long-term growth, noting young people classified as 'resting' expect an average minimum annual salary of about 31 million won .
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Artificial intelligence will become a major shock to the global labour market in 2026, fueling a total increase in the anxiety of employees, warns the International Monetary Fund. IMF Director General Kristalina Georgieva told the Davos World Economic Forum that, although AI can speed up global economic growth, most countries and companies are not prepared for the profound impact on jobs.
Young workers most worried about AI affecting jobs: survey
GDANSK — Four in five workers believe artificial intelligence (AI) is going to impact their daily tasks at the workplace, with Gen Z among those most concerned as companies increasingly rely on AI chatbots and automation, a survey conducted by Randstad showed on Tuesday.
Women think artificial intelligence is riskier than men do, study finds
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Study finds women more cautious about AI than men
A new study has revealed that women perceive artificial intelligence (AI) as more risky compared to men. As a result, they tend to be more cautious when interacting with AI. The research was published in the renowned scientific journal PNAS Nexus. Beatrice Majesto and her team from Northeastern University conducted a survey in November 2023 involving nearly 3,000 participants from the U.S. and Canada. Participants were asked: “Do the risks of ge…
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