This weekly update brings concerning news for workers as AI-driven job fears continue to grow across the United States.

The unemployment rate climbed to 4.3% in August, with experts warning that businesses are starting to cut workers as AI technology advances. A new survey found that 89% of workers are worried about how AI will affect their job security, and 43% know someone who lost a job because of AI.

Meanwhile, a leading AI expert made shocking predictions about the future of work. Dr. Roman Yampolskiy, a computer science professor, believes that 99% of all jobs will be replaced by AI and robots in the next five years. He says there won't be new jobs for people to move into because AI will be able to do everything.

Companies are pushing workers to use AI tools more than ever. 77% of employers now require or strongly encourage their workers to use AI, and some even fire employees who refuse to learn these new technologies. Workers are most afraid of being replaced, don't trust AI to be accurate, and feel uncomfortable learning new tech skills.

To help workers deal with these changes, researchers at Notre Dame University released a new report with ideas for protecting employees. They want better training programs and safety nets for workers who lose their jobs to AI. The report suggests teaching AI skills in schools and helping workers learn throughout their lives, not just when they're young.