Highly educated and high-earning workers most at risk from AI disruption
A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) says that AI puts higher earning and more highly educated workers at most risk of disruption, estimating that seven per cent of current jobs could be displaced in the short to medium term. Ireland's high levels of educational attainment offer a strong foundation, but targeted educational support will be essential to mitigate the impact.
Ireland's workforce is at risk of disruption due to artificial intelligence (AI), with a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) estimating that seven per cent of current jobs could be displaced in the short to medium term. The report states that, unlike previous waves of tech advancement, AI puts higher earning and more highly educated workers at most risk. To mitigate the impact, targeted educational support will be essential, including investment in lifelong learning, retraining, and programmes that help workers shift into AI-complementary or currently under-supplied occupations. Skillnet, the national talent development agency, has launched a new strategy, Empowering Enterprise 2026 – 2028, to support 100,000 businesses and 400,000 workers over the next three years. The agency offers various programmes, including skills gap analysis and enterprise-led training at a subsidised cost. Other organisations, such as ISME and Ibec, also offer courses and programmes to help businesses upskill their staff.
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