CBRE says AI job cuts will slow office demand growth in Asia Pacific
Startup Fortune
CBRE's report indicates that AI-driven job cuts in developed Asia-Pacific markets could reduce office space demand growth by five percentage points through 2030, with Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney most affected. The analysis shows that 3.9% of office jobs in developed markets are vulnerable to AI displacement, compared to 1.7% in developing markets, reflecting higher concentration of white-collar work in the former. The findings suggest that while office space demand will still grow, the pace will slow due to automation impacting professional and analytical roles.
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