This weekly update covers major developments in how artificial intelligence is affecting workers around the world. New research shows that workers are using AI tools in their jobs more than ever before, but they are also becoming worried about whether these tools might replace them. A major survey released on November 24, 2025, found that nearly 9 out of 10 American workers now use AI at least once a week. However, more than half of these workers are concerned that AI could eventually take their jobs away.

At the same time, several large companies have announced they are using AI to reduce their workforce. Some companies claim they are not replacing workers but just finding better ways to work. For example, one company went from having 9,000 support workers to 5,000 after using AI tools to help customers. Another company said its AI assistant can do the work of 853 full-time workers.

Research from MIT shows that current AI technology could already do the work of about 11.7% of all American jobs, which adds up to about 151 million workers and roughly $1.2 trillion in wages. However, experts say this does not mean all these people will lose their jobs right away. The jobs most at risk include work in finance, healthcare, law, and other office-based careers that were once thought to be safe from automation.

There is also a big gap between what leaders think and what workers feel about AI. A survey found that 76% of business leaders believe their employees are excited about AI, but only 31% of regular workers actually feel this way. Workers say they want more training to use AI tools better, with 84% of employees asking for more AI training. This shows that workers understand AI is important but they want help learning how to work with it safely and successfully.