Automation could increase the US 's racial wealth gap , which is already of an order of over 10 between white and African American families . African Americans are more likely to live in " support roles " which are most vulnerable to automation . McKinsey predicts younger , male and non - college educated African Americans in particular will make their employment outlook significantly worse by 2030 , a situation exacerbated by the fact African Americans are more likely to live in countries more broadly in decline . according to researchers , focusing on local economies , aligning education to growing economies , and reskilling programmes could be beneficial .
Automation could increase the US's racial wealth gap, which is already of an order of over 10 between white and African American families. African Americans are more likely to work in "support roles" which are most vulnerable to automation. McKinsey predicts younger, male and non-college educated African Americans in particular will find their employment outlook significantly worse by 2030, a situation exacerbated by the fact African Americans are more likely to live in areas more broadly in decline. According to McKinsey, focusing on local economies, aligning education to growing industries, and reskilling programmes could be solutions.