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MNN UK · January 26, 2026 · 1 min read

Over a quarter of UK workers fear job loss to AI within five years

What happened: A survey found that 27% of UK employees worry their jobs may be replaced by AI in the next five years. Meanwhile, 66% of employers have invested in AI recently, and 56% of workers report increased encouragement to use AI tools at work.

Why it matters:

  • Highlights growing concern among workers about job security due to AI advancements.
  • Shows a gap between employer investment in AI and employee perceptions of its impact.

MNN Take: The findings reflect ongoing changes in the workplace as AI adoption rises, creating uncertainty for employees while businesses seek efficiency through new technologies.

Sources: Guardian UK