AI Job-Loss Fear Doubled as Saving Expectations Weakened

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U.S. workers' fear of AI-related job loss doubled between December 2024 and December 2025, with concerns linked to weaker saving expectations, especially among those struggling with rising living costs. The study highlights that job-loss anxiety was most pronounced among workers who felt neither positively nor negatively impacted by AI in terms of productivity, while those who saw clear benefits or no impact expressed less concern. Workers worried about AI-related job loss were more likely to expect lower savings rates, though the findings reflect perceptions rather than verified job displacement or financial outcomes.

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