{
  "id": 6544233,
  "title": "Half of workers reconsidering careers over AI - survey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/half-of-workers-reconsidering-careers-over-ai-survey-6544233",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-09T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0910/1590965-ai-trends-survey/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent survey conducted by Microsoft Ireland reveals that more than half of workers are reconsidering their career paths due to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI). The 2026 Work Trend Index shows that 40% of respondents have received adequate AI training or guidance, while less than 50% of employees feel supported by their employers in providing the necessary tools and resources. Microsoft Ireland's General Manager, Catherine Doyle, notes that workers are reevaluating the skills they require, their desired career trajectories, and the expectations from their employers in this evolving landscape. Despite this, there remains a clear acknowledgment of AI's potential to enhance individual careers and contribute to Ireland's overall competitiveness. The Work Trend Index, based on a nationwide survey of 1,000 Irish workers, indicates that 63% of respondents currently utilize AI tools in their jobs, up from 56% in the previous year.",
  "summary": "Almost half of workers say AI is making them reconsider their career path, according to new research from Microsoft.",
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        "title": "Half of workers reconsidering careers over AI - survey",
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        "published": "2026-09-09T23:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}