Anthropic study says AI and robots could handle 80% of US jobs
Drivers and packers would be most affected, the research suggests, while robots cost less than human workers on just 0.3% of tasks.
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What happened
Anthropic's study says robots combined with AI could reach 80% of work in the US. Drivers and packers would be hit hardest, according to the findings. Messy hands-on work such as gardening remains hard to automate.
Why it matters
The findings point to possible job disruption, with drivers and packers the most exposed.
Coverage
- Robots and AI can reach 80% of work, Anthropic study finds (thenextweb.com)
- AI, Robots, and Jobs: Why Gardeners May Still Be Safe (businessinsider.com)
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