UK draws up contingency plan for ‘unprecedented’ AI job losses
City AM
The UK government is preparing a contingency plan for potential "unprecedented" job losses due to AI, as companies increasingly automate tasks and reduce staffing. The AI minister emphasized the need for proactive measures, including changes to labor policy and regulation, to address possible severe disruptions in the jobs market. Experts warn that up to eight million UK jobs could be affected in a worst-case scenario, with administrative roles being particularly vulnerable to AI-driven automation.
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