The impact of Artificial Intelligence on the job market

Abstract

This thesis investigates the dual impact of artificial intelligence on the global job market through an online survey of 15 early- to mid-career professionals and students across Finland, Bangladesh, Ireland, and Norway. According to quantitative findings, it is revealed that 53.3% of the participants believe that AI will eventually create more job opportunities than it displaces and 73% of them (11 out of 15) believe routine, low-skilled roles, such as data entry and basic manual tasks are highly susceptible to automation. Furthermore, 46.7% consider robotics as a clear opportunity rather than a threat. When asked what organizational measures would best support affected workers, none selected direct financial aid; 86.7% of them prioritize upskilling or reskilling programs and 53.3% demand transparent communication. Educational preparedness proves a concern that 73.4 % doubt that current curricula prepare graduates for a robotics-driven economy and they recommend including integration of practical AI, robotics, and data-analysis modules from secondary through higher education levels. Qualitative responses highlight emerging roles in robotics maintenance, AI system management, and prompt engineering. These results mirror global projections on automation risk and job creation and highlight the necessity of coordinated policy, educational reform, and industry–academia partnerships to guarantee an inclusive, future-proof workforce.