The news: Over 60% of job seekers worry about their jobs being replaced by ChatGPT and AI, according to a new ZipRecruiter survey. What the numbers say: Concern about job loss to ChatGPT is highest among young and less educated job seekers but drops with age and education. 76% of Gen Zers are concerned about losing their jobs to ChatGPT, while only 41% of Baby Boomers are worried. In education level, concern ranged from 52% among people with graduate or professional degrees to 72% among those without high school diplomas. The takeaway: AI is targeting entry-level positions and more mundane tasks, which are particularly crucial for younger and Gen Z careers. Companies are cutting training programs and turning to AI solutions, leaving Gen Z at a disadvantage. However, employees can equip themselves with new skills required to work alongside AI. Microsoft's latest Work Trend Index report found that analytical judgment, flexibility, and emotional intelligence were the top skills that leaders said were essential in the new "AI-powered future."
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