In contrast, generative AI will automate certain tasks within roles, freeing up humans to take on other responsibilities, according to a new research by the International Labour Organisation (ILO). The report issued a warning that administrative roles might be most affected, notably impacting female employment because of their increased participation in this profession, especially in wealthy countries.
The growing interest in generative AI and its chatbot applications has aroused concerns of massive job displacement, comparable to those expressed by the introduction of the moving assembly line in the early 1900s and mainframe computers in the 1950s.
The ILO study found that, for the majority of vocations and industries, only partial exposure to automation is anticipated; as a result, human work will be supplemented by AI rather than completely replaced. The study emphasises that this technology’s principal influence is probably going to be an enhancement of current efforts.
Clerical labour is the industry where generative AI, which may produce text, images, sounds, animations, 3D models, and other data, has the greatest potential for influence. According to the report, almost a quarter of clerical professions’ responsibilities are highly amenable to automation.
The assessment from the U.N. agency warned that even though some occupations, like managerial and sales roles, have little exposure to AI automation, the effects on affected workers might still be disastrous. The research urges policymakers to take proactive steps to handle the upcoming technology developments rather than merely providing assurances against future disruptions.