AI is killing 10,000-plus jobs per month and 9% of jobs are at risk, analysts say

Artificial intelligence is contributing to U.S. job losses at a pace exceeding 10,000 roles each month, according to Samuel Tombs and Oliver Allen of Pantheon Macroeconomics.

The analysts have been tracking employment sectors exposed to AI. Their assessment points to a negative overall effect, even as demand linked to the technology supports hiring in parts of the construction industry.

Office-based sectors face pressure

Accounting, advertising, office administration and legal services are among the areas where jobs are gradually disappearing, according to the analysts. These sectors are exposed to AI-driven changes in the way routine and administrative work is performed.

The pattern creates an uneven employment picture. Technology companies are building data centers rapidly, helping lift construction employment. However, the gains in construction are occurring alongside job declines across several professional and administrative fields.

Why the trend matters

The findings highlight how AI’s employment impact is extending beyond technology companies. Businesses in sectors that rely heavily on office-based or repeatable work are already part of the shift being monitored by Pantheon Macroeconomics.

For the U.S. labor market, the figures point to a continuing contrast between jobs connected to data-center construction and roles in services facing gradual displacement. The analysts’ tracking suggests that the current net effect of AI on employment is unfavorable.