ChatGPT said you’d lose your jobs right now — it’s more like 3% of workers

Since November 2022, when ChatGPT debuted, artificial intelligence (AI) has not resulted in substantial job losses or gains for U.S. workers, according to a survey conducted by YouGov. Only about 3% of workers reported losing a job due to AI since 2023, while roughly 6% indicated they gained a job that didn't exist before AI. Around 9% said they received a promotion or advancement related to AI.

The survey, which aimed to reflect the nation's employed population, included questions about job changes due to AI, such as job loss, new job creation, and promotions. Approximately 95% of surveyed workers said "no" to the questions about job loss and new job creation, and 88% said "no" to the question about promotions. This limited impact of AI on the labor market contrasts with the predictions of some AI pessimists and optimists.

While the small percentages of workers reporting AI-related job changes must be viewed in the context of how rare job changes are in the U.S., the survey suggests that AI is primarily helping some workers advance their careers through promoting and advancing skills. However, it is too early to determine if this advantage will last, as newer forms of AI, such as agentic AI, may render current AI expertise and skills less valuable in the future.