Restoration News has reported that artificial intelligence (AI) poses a threat to tens of millions of white-collar jobs, particularly affecting young women with degrees in soft sciences. The article suggests that this shift could influence U.S. politics by benefiting Republicans if they adopt populist worker policies.
Artificial intelligence is anticipated to transform the U.S. workforce on a scale comparable to past industrial revolutions. According to a 2023 McKinsey Global Institute report, generative AI could automate up to 30 percent of hours worked in the economy by 2030, significantly impacting office support, customer service, and administrative roles. McKinsey estimates that millions of positions could disappear, resulting in productivity gains but also major labor dislocations, necessitating reskilling initiatives on an unprecedented scale.
Women are expected to face disproportionate risks from AI-driven job automation. A 2023 study by the International Labour Organization indicates that globally, 4.7 percent of women's jobs are highly susceptible to automation, nearly double the rate for men at 2.4 percent. In high-income countries like the U.S., this gap widens further to 9.6 percent for women versus 3.5 percent for men, largely because women are overrepresented in clerical and administrative occupations such as data entry and scheduling that AI can easily replace.
In contrast, many skilled blue-collar jobs remain resistant to AI automation. A 2023 Pearson report on the "Future of Skills" concluded that while AI could automate 30–40 percent of tasks in certain white-collar professions, less than one percent of tasks in trades like mechanics, construction, and landscaping were vulnerable. The study emphasized that physical, hands-on labor and specialized trades require human adaptability which current AI systems cannot replicate, making these roles more secure over the next decade.
Restoration News is a project of Restoration of America, a conservative investigative and commentary outlet. According to its official website, the organization produces reports and exposés on politics, immigration, economics, and cultural debates while positioning itself as a voice for the America First movement. Its platform includes investigative journalism, daily analysis, and multimedia features such as Restoration Spotlight with the said mission of providing fact-based coverage aligned with populist pro-worker perspectives.
