AI Impact on Jobs Minimal For Now
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Stephen Stanczak
Last updated Apr 4, 2025
It looks like most people’s jobs are safe from AI for now. According to Census Bureau data from early 2024 (so not super new), few employers expect major changes in employment due to AI tools in the next six months. That said, many are planning to use AI for some tasks currently being done by employees so the waters are being tested.
87% of business using AI say it will have no effect on employment in the next six months. Of those business that DO think it will have an effect, more actually predict it will lead to an increase in jobs versus decreasing jobs:
35% of business utilizing AI expect they will use AI in the near future for tasks currently done by employees:
However, the vast majority believe AI will only be used in a small number of tasks:
Of all businesses surveyed, only 6.5% of businesses expect to use AI to make their products or services they offer in the next six months:
The biggest reason? AI is not applicable to their business.
Source: Business Trends and Outlook Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)