The report by the Organizzazione per la Cooperazione e lo Sviluppo Economico (OECD) states that approximately 27% of jobs in OECD countries are at high risk of automation. This assessment is based on the rapid development of new and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
The data are drawn from studies analyzing occupations whose tasks can potentially be performed by advanced technologies.
The Future of Jobs Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) provides an estimate suggesting that around 92 million jobs could be radically transformed or eliminated by 2030 due to automation and artificial intelligence.
At the same time, the report highlights that approximately 170 million new jobs could be created within a similar timeframe.
Overall, this would result in a positive net balance (+78 million jobs). However, it is also emphasized that many workers will need to undergo reskilling and upskilling processes.
But which sectors are most affected?
According to the OECD report, business professionals, managers, executives, and professionals in science and engineering are among the most exposed to AI.
Conversely, food preparation workers, cleaning staff, and agricultural workers appear to be less exposed to this type of technological disruption.
For example, in developed countries such as Japan, certain functions are already performed by robots. In some hotels, there is no human staff, as guest reception and related services are managed entirely by machines.
Technological progress is advancing rapidly, making it essential to study and understand these changes in order to adapt effectively.
Author: Ms Maria Lagani, psychology graduate- Master’s student. Research Team for JUMP staff (Italy)