A recent report by the United Nations’ International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that jobs traditionally held by women face greater disruption from artificial intelligence (AI) than those typically done by men, particularly in high-income countries.
The study shows that 9.6% of female-dominated occupations are likely to be transformed by AI, compared to 3.5% of male-dominated roles.
The report highlights that AI’s growing role in automating administrative and clerical tasks—such as secretarial work—is driving this disparity. While AI will significantly alter many job functions, complete automation of entire occupations is unlikely; instead, many roles will be reshaped to incorporate new technologies.
Industries like media, software, and finance are also experiencing rapid change due to generative AI’s expanding capabilities.
The ILO emphasizes that this shift presents both challenges and opportunities, urging governments, employers, and labor organizations to strategically leverage AI to boost productivity and improve job quality.
The report calls for proactive measures to ensure AI adoption supports workers and promotes equitable outcomes across all sectors.
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