Half of workers worry AI will still take their job — as new report claims use of agents soars 90% in just a year
- Nearly half of UK workers fear job losses, but agent usage continues to grow
- Workers are also worried about workplace monitoring
- Human oversight remains key, but worker retraining is a must
New data from GMB Union has revealed that nearly half (48%) of UK workers worry AI will take their job amid broader AI rollouts, which could be reducing uptake.
Nearly a third (29%) said their employers have introduced AI tools, with a quarter (26%) noting that artificial intelligence is now performing tasks they would normally do themselves, fueling the fears.
But beyond administrative support and potential job automation, a clear misunderstanding of the tech could be driving other workplace fears.
Workers concerned about job cuts despite increasing AI adoption
For example, nearly half (48%) believe AI is being used to monitor or track them, introducing new surveillance and performance monitoring fears.
GMB likens its findings to previous shifts like...
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