AI and Automation could displace 46,000 jobs by 2023

According to a government report, AI and automation are putting 46,000 jobs at risk over the next five years. A lack of ICT talent in Ireland also threatens employment growth. As it stands, 12,000 jobs are expected to go unfilled in the sector over the next two years. Reports also claim that one third of the population fear job loss due to automation. While Ireland’s tech industry is growing, demand for digitally skilled staff is higher than the supply. The government report, –Digital Transformation: Assessing the Impact of Digitalisation on Ireland’s Workforce- finds up to 46,000 jobs at risk from the adoption of digital technologies in the next five years. Repetitive, manual tasks can be replaced by automation. High risk sectors include agriculture, retail, transport, hospitality and manufacturing. Code Institute’s new white paper -The Digital Skills Crisis -Time to Act- delves into the potential changes the workforce will face due to automation and AI and the impact that the digital skills gap will have on the Irish economy in the future.