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Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Lloyd of Effra (Labour) on Friday, 5 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Artificial Intelligence: Employment

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of artificial intelligence-driven automation on employment levels and labour market transitions.

Answer

The Government recognises that AI is transforming workplaces, demanding new skills and augmenting existing roles. We have launched the AI and the Future of Work Unit - a cross‑government function dedicated to ensuring AI delivers positive outcomes for the economy, jobs, and workers. The Unit published an initial assessment of AI impacts on the labour markets in January 2026. To further increase government’s capability to assess these impacts and inform relevant policy, we are establishing a new AI Economics Institute, incorporating the Future of Work Unit, but with a broader focus on the economics of AI.

To support labour market transitions, we are building a digitally skilled workforce to support long-term economic growth, drive innovation and expand individual opportunity we are supporting AI Skills Boost to upskill 10 million workers in AI skills by 2030. We have already delivered more than 1 million AI training courses have been delivered to workers across the UK.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL400
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Employment Automation Artificial intelligence
Link
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