According to a new study released by Pew Research Center, the non-partisan think tank, 65% of Americans predict that within 50 years robots and computers will do much of the work currently done by humans but 80% expect their own jobs or professions will remain largely unchanged and will exist in their current forms. The findings come as automation is becoming more commonplace across many industries.
According to a new study released by Pew Research Center, the non-partisan think tank, 65% of Americans predict that within 50 years robots and computers will do much of the work currently done by humans but 80% expect their own jobs or professions will remain largely unchanged and will exist in their current forms. Those under the age of 50, as well as those with a household income of $75k or more and those with a college degree were more sceptical about widespread workforce automation, with 35%, 38% and 37% respectively believing it is unlikely that robots and computers will do much of the work done by humans.