Breaking Job News: 60% of U.S. Jobs Now Exposed to AI, According to Global Safety Report

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A single number dominates today’s episode: 60% . That’s the share of American jobs now exposed to artificial intelligence, according to the newly released International AI Safety Report , a 156-page study authored by more than 100 experts across 30 countries. In today's episode of Cornering the Job Market, host Pete Newsome zeroes in on what that number actually means for workers. “Exposed” doesn’t mean eliminated, but it does mean the tasks in those roles can now be automated or significantly augmented by AI. The report shows that knowledge work (writing, analysis, coding, research, and communication) is squarely in the crosshairs, and that AI adoption is moving faster than any technology in history, outpacing even the internet and personal computers. Pete breaks down key findings: AI usage among U.S. workers jumping from 30% to 46% in months, freelance writing demand dropping within weeks of ChatGPT’s release, productivity gains between 20 - 60% in studies, and early signs that junior workers are feeling the impact first.

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