Russians' Faith in AI Replacing Their Jobs Wanes

A recent survey of 3000 Russians reveals a notable shift in their perception of artificial intelligence's potential to replace them at work. Compared to last year, 6% more respondents believe AI cannot perform any of their job tasks, with a quarter of the population now holding this view. The study found that men tend to have a higher opinion of AI's capabilities, with 31% of tasks potentially automatable, whereas women estimate this at 26%. Younger individuals, those under 35, also have a more optimistic outlook on AI's potential, with 31% of tasks seen as automatable and 20% believing AI is not applicable to their field.

In contrast, Russians over 45 years old are more skeptical, with 23% of tasks seen as automatable and 28% believing AI is not capable of performing their job tasks. Interestingly, professionals with medium-level vocational training see more opportunities for AI application than those with higher education. Over the past year, certain professions have significantly revised their expectations regarding AI's potential. For instance, call center operators, who were previously the most optimistic about AI's capabilities, have reduced their estimate of automatable tasks from 52% to 38%.

Similarly, PR managers and accountants have also lowered their expectations, with a 22% decrease in the average assessment of tasks that can be delegated to AI. In contrast, programmers and system administrators have maintained a stable view of AI's potential, with little change in their estimates over the past year. This stability may be attributed to their firsthand knowledge of the technology's capabilities and limitations.

Source: RIA Novosti