Wednesday, January 28, 2026

What happens to workers whose jobs are most exposed to AI?

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What happens to workers whose jobs are most exposed to AI?

New research finds that up to 6.1 million U.S. workers could struggle to adapt after losing a job to AI. 
  • Mark Muro and Shriya Methkupally find that vulnerability is especially high among administrative and clerical workers in smaller metro areas and college towns—particularly in the Mountain West and Midwest—where skill transferability and local reemployment options are limited.
  • Their research helps identify where workers may face longer job searches and bigger earnings losses, and how policymakers can better target support.
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