A study by Revelio Labs found that many of the jobs that are most likely to be replaced by AI are currently held by women.
The study, which was based on research from the National Bureau of Economic Research, identified 10 occupations that are at high risk of automation. These occupations include bill and account collectors, payroll clerks, executive secretaries, and customer service representatives. All of these occupations are currently dominated by women.
The study argues that the gender bias that exists in the workforce is contributing to the skewed impact of AI. They point out that women are more likely to be employed in occupations that involve repetitive tasks, which are the types of tasks that are most easily automated.
The study also warns that the impact of AI on the workforce could be even more severe for women than for men. It argues that women need to be given the opportunity to retrain for new jobs that are not at risk of automation. It also called for policies that will help to address the gender bias that exists in the workforce.
Hakki Ozdenoren, an economist at Revelio Labs, says that retraining is crucial for women at risk of losing jobs to AI. Many jobs prone to automation are low-wage and don’t require high education. Women should have opportunities to retrain for non-automatable jobs in healthcare, education, or technology.
Addressing gender bias in the workforce is necessary too, says Ozdenoren. He adds that policies can encourage more women in STEM fields and support working mothers. A fairer work environment for women is vital to minimize AI’s negative impact on them.
The sources for this piece include an article in Bloomberg.