AI Threatens Two-Thirds of Jobs in Sweden, Report Claims
Almega's report reveals that AI could impact two-thirds of jobs in Sweden, notably in the private service sector.
Key Points
- • Two-thirds of jobs could be performed by AI in the near future.
- • Roles at risk include accountants, statisticians, and graphic designers.
- • 65% of employees are in jobs with medium AI exposure, 25% with high exposure.
- • Women may disproportionately face job losses due to AI integration.
A new report from Almega highlights the profound impact artificial intelligence (AI) could have on the Swedish labor market, revealing that up to two-thirds of jobs can potentially be performed by AI soon. This analysis indicates that many roles, particularly in the service sector, are at significant risk of being replaced.
The study conducted by Almega, which represents around 10,000 companies, identifies roles such as accountants, statisticians, programmers, and sound technicians as particularly vulnerable to AI integration. Conversely, professions such as electricians, police officers, and ambulance drivers are deemed less likely to face substantial AI disruption. The report, drawing insights from a broader analysis of 750 occupations by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), finds that 65% of Swedish employees work in jobs with medium exposure to AI, while 25% are in high-exposure roles.
Most notably, the private service sector shows the highest susceptibility to job automation, particularly within finance, insurance, and information technology, echoing trends seen in other economies. Predictions align with studies like those from McKinsey and Goldman Sachs, which project that 30% of jobs in the U.S. could be automated by 2030, with potential figures reaching 50% by 2045.
While AI might fully eliminate some positions, it could also enhance job performance in others, possibly leading to increased wages in specific sectors. However, there are significant concerns about gender disparities; women may face more challenges as AI replaces jobs typically held by them, with high-educated and high-income roles at risk unlike previous technological shifts that predominantly affected lower-skilled positions.
Roles identified for potential replacement include graphic designers, medical secretaries, and administrative assistants, while jobs expected to adapt instead of vanish are architects, doctors, and teachers. Meanwhile, those less impacted by AI are primarily found in caregiving and skilled trades, such as childcare workers and chefs.
The report serves as a crucial reminder of the shifting landscape of employment in Sweden, emphasizing the need for workers and companies to prepare for an increasingly AI-driven future.