摩根士丹利称英国受人工智能裁员冲击最重 岗位净流失超过德、日等国

Core Insights - The number of jobs lost in the UK due to artificial intelligence (AI) has exceeded the number of jobs created, with the job loss rate outpacing similar economies globally [1][5] - Despite the significant benefits brought by AI technology, UK workers are bearing a heavy cost, exacerbating an already cooling labor market [1][5] Job Loss Statistics - UK businesses reported a net job decrease of 8% over the past 12 months due to AI, which is the highest rate among surveyed countries, double the international average [1][5] - The report indicates that employers in the UK are most likely to cut entry-level positions requiring two to five years of experience [9] Productivity Gains - The report surveyed companies that have used AI for at least a year across five sensitive industries: consumer staples and retail, real estate, transportation, medical devices, and automotive [3][7] - UK companies reported an average productivity increase of 11.5% due to AI, with nearly half of the companies experiencing even greater gains [3][7] - In contrast, US companies achieved similar productivity improvements but created more jobs than they cut due to AI [3][7] Labor Market Impact - Analysis of online job vacancy data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics shows a general reduction in job postings across industries, with a notably faster decline in positions likely affected by AI, such as software developers and consultants [3][7] - The findings serve as an "early warning signal" for how AI will reshape the labor market, according to Rachel Fletcher, co-author of the study and head of sustainable development research for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa [10]