AI and automation’s potential impact on employment in North America and beyond
Artificial intelligence and services powered by it could affect nearly 300 million jobs worldwide. This insight comes from a CNBC report that cites a Goldman Sachs assessment, one of the world’s leading investment banks. The figures highlight a significant shift in how work is done and which tasks machines may take over.
In the United States and Western Europe, a large share of jobs could be partially or fully automated. The sectors most at risk include services, maintenance and cleaning, and roles that involve substantial physical labor. Administrative tasks, accounting duties, and clerical work also face high exposure to automation, prompting businesses to rethink workflows and staffing strategies.
Experts estimate that about 18 percent of jobs worldwide could be automated in some form. The analysis stresses that automation will not simply erase roles; it can also transform them by enabling workers to focus on higher value tasks or by shifting how these jobs are performed.
On the upside, the report notes that AI adoption may spur the creation of new jobs and opportunities. Goldman Sachs suggests that intelligent automation could contribute to a notable rise in global GDP and bolster productivity growth across the labor market, supporting economic expansion in the coming years.
Earlier assessments by Zarplata.ru specialists warned that neural networks could drive significant layoffs in fields such as accounting, law, design, copywriting, and marketing. These projections underscore the need for ongoing adaptation, retraining, and skills development to stay competitive as technology evolves across industries in Canada, the United States, and beyond.