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Robots to Enhance, not Replace Humans in most Jobs: ARM Survey
CAMBRIDGE,
England–(BUSINESS
WIRE)–Consumers who believe AI
will lead to rampaging, job-taking
robot chaos are in the minority
according to an ARM-commissioned
independent global survey of nearly
4000 consumers. When considering
a future where Artificial Intelligence
(AI) is increasingly part of their lives,
30 percent of consumers identified
“fewer or different jobs for humans”
as the biggest drawback. However,
respondents remained positive that robots would enhance rather
than replace humans in most jobs, and assist by increasingly
performing more tedious and dangerous jobs.
“It is encouraging to see the survey results highlighting the
optimism and opportunities tied to AI, but we are just scratching
the surface of its potential,” said Joyce Kim, vice president, global
marketing, brand and communications, ARM. “The impact of AI
on jobs will be disruptive but it can be a manageable and highly
positive disruption in terms of opportunities and enhancing our
lives. If we increase our investments in STEM and educating the
next-generation workforce on AI technologies, we can ensure
they are not left behind in the robot economy.”
The survey was carried out by Northstar Research Partners
and ARM. Researchers surveyed only consumers with
some knowledge of AI, gauging opinions from nearly 4,000
respondents across the US, UK, Sweden, Germany, China,
Taiwan, Japan and South Korea.
Survey respondents believed that jobs in manufacturing and
banking would be most disrupted by new AI technologies while
professions related to cooking, fire-fighting and farming will
continue to be the domain of humans. This was the view of most
people surveyed about a robotic future; with those surveyed
manufacturing technology that will be used for
Ariane 6, which will comprise only two panels,”
commented ESA’s Daniel de Chambure, Ariane 5 Future
Mission Manager.
Four launches in two months is a peak achievement. In
May and June there was one Soyuz, and three Ariane 5
launches.
in Asia responding most positively,
followed by the US and then Europe.
Overall, consumers were surprisingly
optimistic on the future outlook with
61 percent believing that “society
would become better” with increased
automation and AI. In particular they
support applications in health care
and science, and are prepared to trust
machines to diagnose illnesses, drive
cars and be personal companions.
Key Survey Findings Summary:
Benefits vs Drawbacks for Consumers
What is the biggest benefit of a future in which AI significantly
impacts life?
37% believe there will be advancements that help humans,
i.e., in medicine and science
29% believe tedious or dangerous tasks will be done by
robots
19% believe in lower business cost leading to better service
and lower prices
11% see less chance of human accidents/ mistakes
5% more free time
What is the biggest drawback of a future in which AI significantly
impacts life?
30% Fewer or different jobs for humans
20% Giving some control over our lives to machines
18% More data being shared and potentially stolen online
12% Societal issues around fewer opportunities for humans/
feeling less useful/ too much free time
11% Machines becoming independent and able to think for
themselves
9% Tendency to build relationships with machines more than
humans
During this two month period, teams worked tirelessly to
prepare launch vehicles and payloads for launch.
“Maintaining the launch schedule and continuing planned
maintenance at this exceptional pace was possible thanks
to the dedication of all stakeholders,” commented Didier
Faivre, Director of the Guiana Space Centre.
Flight VA238 was the 94th Ariane 5 mission.
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