Women set to lose more jobs to AI than men

A new report from the US National Partnership for Women & Families says women may face disproportionate disruption from artificial intelligence in the workforce. The study found that while women make up about 47 percent of the US workforce, they account for 83 percent of workers across 15 occupations identified as having the highest exposure to AI.

Those roles include secretaries, receptionists, and office clerks, among others. According to the report, around 6 million women work in these positions.

Researchers said workers in these jobs may face greater challenges adapting to AI-related workplace changes due to lower access to resources and reduced flexibility in transitioning to other roles. The report also looked at sectors where women are more heavily represented but less likely to face full automation, including nursing, childcare, and home health care, in addition to others.