Archive · 20 May 2025
UN Report: AI Poses Greater Threat to Women's Jobs
Imagine robots are starting to help with work, especially in jobs that women usually do, like secretarial work.
A new report from the UN says these jobs are more likely to change because of these robots, also known as AI, compared to jobs done by men.
This means the way these jobs are done might change, but they probably won't disappear completely.
The AI is good at doing things like managing papers, so it will help with office tasks.
The report suggests that governments and companies should think about how to use AI to make work better for everyone.
The ILO report highlights AI's disproportionate impact on female-dominated jobs.
9.6% of jobs traditionally done by women are set to be transformed.
3.5% of jobs done by men are expected to change due to AI.
AI will increasingly take on administrative and clerical tasks.
The report emphasizes that roles will likely be changed rather than eliminated.
- Who
- The International Labour Organization (ILO) of the United Nations.
- What
- A UN report indicates that jobs traditionally held by women are more susceptible to AI's impact than those of men.
- When
- The report was released on Tuesday.
- Where
- High-income countries are where the impact will be most felt.
- Why
- The UN report highlights how AI may transform existing jobs.
- Report Source
- International Labour Organization (ILO)
- Main Finding
- AI poses a greater threat to female-dominated jobs
- Female Jobs Affected
- 9.6% transformation expected
- Male Jobs Affected
- 3.5% transformation expected
- Affected Tasks
- Administrative and clerical tasks