AI Could Change The Job Market Forever. Women May Have More To Lose Than Men.

Employees answer phone calls at a medical clinic in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 19, 2022. Clerical and administrative roles, many of which are held by women, are among the occupations most exposed to AI-driven automation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Women could face greater disruption to their careers from artificial intelligence than men, with new research showing that jobs traditionally held by women are more exposed to automation.

The risk is particularly pronounced in clerical and administrative occupations, where AI systems are increasingly capable of performing tasks such as processing information, preparing documents and organizing records.