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AI anxiety | 1 in 4 workers worry that AI will lead to job losses

1 in 4 workers worry that AI will lead to job losses

More than a quarter (26%) of workers are worried that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to job losses, according to a new survey.

Workplace expert Acas commissioned YouGov to ask employees in Britain what their biggest concerns about the use of AI were.

The poll also found that just under a fifth (17%) were worried about AI making errors, while 15% were concerned about a lack of regulation.

Acas Interim Chief Executive, Dan Ellis, said: "Some employers may be looking to embrace new technologies as a way to cut costs, increase productivity or make workers' jobs easier.

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