Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 18 June 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 July 2025. It was answered by Lord Vallance of Balham (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Employment: Artificial Intelligence

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on employment rates of the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies by businesses, in particular agentic AI.

Answer: We are working to harness the benefits that AI can bring in terms of productivity gains, rising living standards, and improved worker wellbeing; while mitigating the risks. Government is planning for a range of plausible outcomes and closely monitoring the data that will help us track and prepare for these. We will continue to work closely with other government departments through the AI Opportunities Action Plan to ensure we shape AI to deliver economic prosperity for the UK.

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