AI puts 46 per cent of London jobs at risk

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28 Apr 2026 • 6:08 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Women are significantly more likely than men to work in jobs highly exposed to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), with almost 60 per cent of at-risk jobs in London filled by women.
  • Administrative and customer service occupations are considered most at risk, with over 300,000 such roles in London facing high exposure due to their alignment with generative AI capabilities.
  • The report clarifies that “exposure” indicates where job content is most likely to change, rather than forecasting outright job losses.
  • London is disproportionately affected by AI adoption, with an estimated 46 per cent of its workforce in roles where AI could automate tasks, compared to a UK average of 38 per cent.
  • Mayor Sadiq Khan has launched a new London AI and Jobs Taskforce, acknowledging both the opportunities and potential perils of AI, following research suggesting UK job losses due to AI are twice the international average.

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