Which Jobs Are More Resistant to Being Replaced by AI?

Published on September 8, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been developing rapidly and has the potential to change the job market, according to research from Statistics Canada. While some jobs can benefit from the technology, others could be taken over by it. The report, Experimental Estimates of Potential Artificial Intelligence Occupational Exposure in Canada, looked at what type of jobs could be replaced by AI technology, and which are less likely to succumb to the technological changes. StatCan said the report estimates the risk to different groups of Canadian workers based on the tasks of the jobs they have. Workers were divided into three groups: those whose jobs could be done alongside AI, those whose jobs could be taken over by AI, and those whose jobs are not likely to be replaced by the technology....