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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Labor Market in the Arab Gulf Region


Abstract:

This study aimed to investigate the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labor market by exploring workers’ perspectives on AI’s positive and negative impacts an...Show More

Abstract:

This study aimed to investigate the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labor market by exploring workers’ perspectives on AI’s positive and negative impacts and society’s trends in coping with these impacts. Using a survey-based questionnaire, data were collected from 162 individuals, including both employed and unemployed people with various educational qualifications. The results indicated that AI has both positive and negative impacts to a high extent, with mean scores of 3.85 for positive impacts and 3.75 for negative impacts. Significant differences were observed based on gender, educational qualifications, and professional roles: males (Mean =4.2, \mathrm{SD}=0.9) perceived AI’s impact more positively than females (Mean = 3.6, SD = 1.1), while higher educational qualifications were associated with a more optimistic view of AI (e.g., Master’s Degree holders had a Mean =4.4, \mathrm{SD}=0.8). Additionally, freelancers (Mean =4.0, \mathrm{SD}=1.1) viewed AI as both a threat and opportunity, whereas employees (Mean = 3.7, \mathrm{SD}=1.0) and job seekers (Mean =3.3, \mathrm{SD}=1.2) had varying concerns regarding job security and skill demands. Overall, the high acceptance of AI reflects a positive trend towards technology in the labor market.
Date of Conference: 24-27 September 2024
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 12 November 2024
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Conference Location: DUBROVNIK, Croatia

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