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In the eyes of many, artificial intelligence's (AI) growing presence in the world is becoming somewhat of a catch-22. Already, various studies confirm this technology can lead to medical advancements, more robust security measures, and other societal net positives. On the other hand, AI has come under fire for its liabilities. Just earlier this year, reports broke of artificial intelligence being used to create deepfake pornographic images of women without their consent. Already, concerned citizens are calling for various laws to prevent this. Moreover, AI can potentially infringe upon privacy rights, deliver false positives (or false negatives), and otherwise open cans of worms that are best left shut. Here in America, people feel afraid of this technology wiping out jobs that families rely upon to support themselves. Across the pond in the United Kingdom, meanwhile, one thinktank believes artificial intelligence may decimate as many as 7.9 million jobs.

Here's how AI could impact workers in Britain

When assessing the conceivable downfalls of ushering in AI, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) did not mince words. Per this research group, artificial intelligence could engender the demise of part-time work and entry-level positions, along with administrative employment. IPPR also warns that as more companies rely upon generative AI to streamline certain day-to-day operations, this could obliterate demand for human careers involving software code, data command, and text management. As further AI advancements come to pass, the thinktank likewise believes more people relying on the aforementioned jobs will face greater instability. So far, the industries and fields that IPPR sees as most endangered by AI are as follows:

• Graphic design
• Copywriting
• Customer services
• Database creation/management
• Administration services
• Secretarial work

With time, IPPR predicts that even higher-paid workers will run the risk of being succeeded by artificial intelligence.

AI dystopia is not inevitable

Virtually everyone is aware of the possibility AI will leave millions of people jobless by turning over myriad sectors to machines. Yet, the London-based research institute notes that artificial intelligence can play a role in bettering living conditions and boosting the economy. Others posit that with time, people can work collaboratively with AI, rather than being rendered unemployed by the technology. At the end of the day, only time will definitively expose AI's long-term impacts. So far, polling here in the US discloses that most people favor regulating it. Ideally, any regulations should lessen AI's risks, while allowing its positive effects to flourish.