Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming workplaces around the world, and a new report suggests it may also be influencing who stays employed. According to a study by Gallup, technology professionals who regularly use AI tools are significantly less likely to be laid off than those who rarely use them or avoid them altogether.
The findings are based on a survey of more than 23,000 working Americans and indicate that AI literacy is becoming an increasingly valuable workplace skill. Gallup found that technology employees who use AI tools at least once a month face only a 6 per cent risk of being laid off. By comparison, workers who do not use AI face a much higher risk of 18 per cent, making them three times more likely to lose their jobs.
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The report suggests that AI proficiency is evolving from a desirable skill into a competitive necessity. Employers are increasingly evaluating candidates based not only on education and experience but also on their ability to work with emerging technologies. As organisations continue integrating AI into everyday operations, employees who understand and utilise these tools may be viewed as more adaptable and productive.
Interestingly, the study also revealed a gap between how employers and employees perceive layoffs. Among workers who had recently lost their jobs, only a small percentage believed AI was directly responsible. Most cited economic conditions, restructuring efforts or cost-cutting measures as the primary reasons.
However, company data paints a different picture. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc., nearly 40 per cent of layoffs announced by companies last month were linked to AI-related changes. Gallup Chief Scientist Jim Harter noted that while employees may not see AI as the direct cause of job losses, its growing influence is increasingly shaping workforce decisions behind the scenes.
The report stops short of claiming that AI alone determines employment outcomes. However, it highlights a clear trend: workers who embrace AI are likely to have an advantage in an evolving job market where technological adaptability is becoming essential for long-term career security.
