Workplace automation and artificial intelligence will become even more prevalent across US workplaces, with 35% of workers believing their job will become more reliant on workplace automation in the next few years, according to a survey by the Society for Human Resource Management.

The report also found nearly 10% of US workers have already experienced an impact from workplace automation.

Nearly one-quarter of US workers, 23%, are concerned that workplace automation will replace their jobs in the next five years. However, 57% are confident their organization could/can train them to use workplace automation effectively.

Additionally, 50% of workers believe the automation of specific job tasks or duties would give them more time to focus on other areas of their work.

The report also found that compared to their male counterparts, female workers are less concerned about job displacement due to workplace automation and are less convinced that their jobs will become more reliant on it.

The survey includes responses from 521 US workers. It was conducted between March 30 and April 3 in response to the rising popularity and increased sophistication of AI tools and the development of new state and federal regulations.