Switzerland remains calm Swiss people have little concern about losing their jobs to AI
AI influences our everyday working life. Many people in Switzerland have already had practical experience with it, including in their professional lives. However, few are worried about losing their jobs as a result of the new technology.
09.07.2024, 08:51
22.07.2024, 10:45
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- According to EY's "European AI Barometer", 82% of Swiss employees have already used AI, putting Switzerland in second place in Europe.
- Despite the high use of AI, only 57% of the Swiss workforce fear losing their jobs as a result of the technology.
- Experts attribute this to the high level of qualification of the Swiss workforce and the lower proportion of routine work, which means that AI is seen as an opportunity rather than a threat.
According to the first "European AI Barometer" published on Tuesday by the consulting firm EY, 82% of employees in Switzerland have already used AI. This puts Switzerland in second place behind Spain (84%). At the other end are the Netherlands (66%) and Germany (67%). A total of over 4,700 employees in nine European countries were surveyed.
More than half of Swiss respondents (59%) believe that AI will influence their work or is already doing so. At the same time, 65% expect AI to take over parts of their work. However, only 57% are worried about losing their jobs. This looks very different in Portugal, for example: Here, 80 percent see AI as a threat to their job.
Adrian Ott, Chief AI Officer at EY Switzerland, explains this by saying that Switzerland has a high density of well-qualified workers and less routine work. The new technology is therefore perceived as an opportunity rather than a threat. According to Ott, companies must adapt to dealing with AI in order to avoid being overwhelmed by the advances.
