Robots to take a third of UK jobs, claims PwC report

The robotic revolution is coming and, contrary to what we’ve been told, it transpires that they are here to steal our jobs.

A recent report from PwC reiterates these fears for workers in the UK, as their study found that over 10 million workers, a third of British jobs, are at high risk of being replaced by robots within 15 years – The Guardian reports.

The main industries at risk are the manufacturing and transportation industries – however, researchers also claim that an increase in AI would mean improved productivity and the creation of roles elsewhere in the workforce.

Jon Andrews, the Head of Technology and Investments at PwC, said: “There’s no doubt that AI and robotics will rebalance what jobs look like in the future, and that some are more susceptible than others.