MS folks are afraid they’ll lose these jobs to AI the most, survey says
As the use of artificial intelligence continues accelerating, many Mississippians are questioning how it will impact the job market, according to a recent survey.
The survey — published in July by Careerminds, a global outplacement service — asked 3,034 people across the country about their fears regarding AI replacement in the workplace.
“There’s a quiet existential crisis happening in the cubicles of America,” Raymond Lee, president of Careerminds, said in an Aug. 20 news release. “People used to worry about being replaced by a younger hire; now they are worried about being replaced by code.”
Top 10 MS professions worried about AI replacement
1. Technical Support Agents
2. Legal Researchers
3. Paralegals
4. Loan Officers
5. SEO Specialists
6. Executive Assistants
7. Compliance Officers
8. Copywriters
9. Insurance Underwriters
10. Market Researchers
2 other states where technical support agents ranked #1
Mississippi wasn’t the only state where Technical Support Agents were the most worried about AI replacing them, according to the survey.
Technical Support Agents in New Mexico and Wisconsin share similar fears as Mississippi professionals in the same role, the survey found. According to experts, people in these roles face pressure to stand out as aspects of their work become automated.
“The concern here seems tied not just to job loss, but to whether the value of their expertise will remain visible,” experts said in the survey results.
How do Americans feel about AI replacing their jobs?
While many Americans said they felt scared and betrayed about the possibility of their roles being replaced by AI, not everyone had negative feelings toward it.
Here’s what respondents said when asked how they would feel if AI replaced their entire job:
- 38% said they felt scared
- 27% said they felt betrayed
- 19% said they were excited to focus on passion projects instead
- 17% said they felt relieved
What parts of their jobs would Americans gladly hand over to AI?
The survey also asked professions what aspects of their work would they agree to offload to AI. Here’s what they said:
- 30% said reports and analysis
- 26% said emails and admin
- 24% said meetings
- 20% said presentations and slides
