Experts predict a 50-50 chance machines could take over all our jobs within a century.<br /><br />However, a poll of 16,000 workers has found many employees believe AI could do it already.<br /><br />Nearly half have admitted the technology can outperform them in 'routine tasks' – while also paying better attention to detail.<br /><br />The finding comes just weeks after a leading think tank warned AI could take over eight million jobs in the UK if the government doesn't act fast.<br /><br />The 'jobs apocalypse' is expected to see admin and entry-level roles first – but will increasingly affect those higher paid as it becomes more sophisticated.<br /><br />The Future of Work Report by jobs website Indeed found just one in three respondents were confident AI would have a positive impact on their role.<br /><br />The majority however – nine in ten – felt confident they would be able to adapt to the changes over the next five years.<br /><br />Workers told how much of their day-to-day responsibilities were already ripe for automation – with three in five saying that AI can carry out data analysis better than humans.<br /><br />Routine tasks (48%) and attention to detail (45%) were other tasks where workers felt AI had the upper hand.<br /><br />While repetitive jobs are well-suited to AI, workers said they still felt confident they were better in critical thinking, creativity, and emotional intelligence.<br /><br />Experts are split on the effect AI will have on the global job market – but all are in agreement that it will, and already is, have a seismic impact.<br /><br />BT last year unveiled plans to slash tens of thousands of jobs by 2030 - with around 10,000 set to be replaced by technology.<br /><br />A survey of over 2,700 AI researchers in January meanwhile suggested AI could well be 'better and cheaper' than humans in every profession by 2116.<br /><br />The date forecast is nearly 50 years earlier than the same prediction made the previous year, highlighting how quickly it is improving.<br /><br />A recent survey of 600 global CEOs found many were hurriedly sending 'novice' staff on AI boot camps to get them up to speed.<br /><br />Hundreds admitted they also feared the technology would take over their role one day.<br /><br />Many said they already secretly use tools such as ChatGPT to help them carry out their daily responsibilities – and passed it off as their work.<br /><br />Nick Baxter, chief executive of The IN Group said: 'The reality is that many fast-growing companies are still struggling with the skills gap, a problem which ultimately damages growth and slows innovation.<br /><br />'If we want to build a truly dynamic digital economy, businesses need access to the latest AI and tech talent, allowing ambitious companies to reach their full potential.'<br /><br />Tristan Wilkinson, public sector lead at AND Digital said: 'Businesses are the lifeblood of the UK economy, yet so many are struggling to keep up with the pace of digital transformation.
