Artificial intelligence takeover: Workers told to be READY for rise of machines
BUSINESSES and the Government must ready the nation’s workforce for the rise of artificial intelligence to ensure companies can ride out the “cliff edges” created by the technological revolution, according to PwC.
Businesses have been warned about the rise of artificial intelligence in workplaces
The professional services firm said AI had the power to overhaul business models and could leave workers sidelined and companies struggling to adjust, unless preparations are made now.
It said firms and the state must double down on their efforts to improve the education system and help workers re-train to ensure AI delivers the much-heralded boost to the UK economy.
Jon Andrews, PwC’s head of technology and investments, said: “There are different sectors that will be impacted in different ways.
“The vast majority of workers will not see the change happening to them and they will have a very different job by 2030.
Experts believe the rise of AI poses a threat to workers across many fields of professions
Artificial Intelligence could pose a big threat to ‘white collar’ jobs
The vast majority of workers will not see the change happening to them and they will have a very different job by 2030.
"But some of them you can see coming.”
Experts believe the rise of AI poses a threat to workers across the professions, from staff in fast food restaurants to journalists, accountants and doctors.
About 30 per cent of UK jobs are at high risk of being eradicated by AI by 2030, PwC has estimated.
About 30 per cent of UK jobs are at high risk of being eradicated by AI by 2030, PwC has estimated
However, AI will also create new roles for human beings and could drive up productivity and bolster economic growth.