A recent analysis from research website ChamberofCommerce. org reveals that Austin is ranked among the top 25 metro areas where the workforce is threatened by artificial intelligence (AI). According to the study, approximately 13% of Austin's workforce is at risk of job loss caused by AI. The analysis utilized employment data from the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to evaluate job numbers in the 50 most populous metro areas. This development is significant as AI software and large language models, such as ChatGPT, have the potential to perform a wide range of tasks, which raises concerns about the replacement of human workers in various industries. In terms of statistics, Austin holds the 23rd position out of the top 50 metro areas with the highest number of jobs at risk.

The city employs nearly 1. 2 million workers, and around 153, 000 of these jobs are deemed at risk. However, it is worth noting that the recent surge in technology has also generated new job opportunities in the state, with AI job postings primarily concentrated in 15 metro areas, as stated in a report by the Brookings Institution. It is important to mention that ChamberofCommerce. org conducts research and creates guides for small-business owners, and it is not affiliated with the U. S. Chamber of Commerce. For a convenient way to stay up to date with the most important news in your local area, you can get a free daily digest by subscribing to Axios Austin.