Jobs traditionally done by women are more vulnerable to the impact of AI than those done by men, especially in high-income countries, according to the International Labour Organization. The report, released on Tuesday, found that 9.6% of traditionally female jobs are set to be transformed compared with 3.5% of those carried out by men. This is because AI is increasingly taking on administrative tasks and transforming clerical jobs, such as secretarial work.
However, human involvement will still be required for many tasks. Roles are more likely to be radically changed rather than eliminated, according to the report. Jobs in media, software, and finance-related roles are also expected to undergo significant changes as generative AI expands its learning abilities.
“We stress that such exposure does not imply the immediate automation of an entire occupation but rather the potential for a large share of its current tasks to be performed using this technology,” the report said. The report called on governments, employers, and workers’ organizations to consider how AI can be utilized to enhance productivity and job quality. The International Labor Organization warns that no profession is completely safe from the impact of AI.
However, experts see AI as more of a help than a threat. According to the ILO report, one in four workers worldwide is engaged in an occupation at risk of being replaced to some extent by AI. Those most at risk are said to be those with higher incomes and who are employed in wealthier countries.
Ai impacts traditional women’s jobs
Besnik Rama, executive director of the company Novende and lecturer on artificial intelligence, explains that technology has historically replaced physical labor with machines and is now beginning to replace “intellectual labor” as well. “Every profession will be affected by AI, some more and some less.
However, AI will make the work easier,” Rama says. He sees a future where AI will prescribe medical therapy and provide legal advice, with programmers being among the most affected professions. Rama advises embracing AI and learning how to incorporate it into work.
“AI will make work simpler, both in terms of the speed of problem-solving and the quality of development,” he states. Aldo Baxhaku, public communications officer at the Information and Communication Technology Association of Kosovo (STIKK), emphasizes that the focus should be on developing replaceable skills, not just professions. “If your position only involves repetitive, routine tasks, exposure to automation by AI is high,” Baxhaku says.
He believes companies in Kosovo’s information technology sector specialize in providing creative solutions that AI cannot replace—at least for now. Both Rama and Baxhaku agree that incorporating AI into work processes is essential to avoid being left behind. This integration is already happening in many companies, used in areas such as planning, recruitment, and the production of audiovisual content.
In summary, the impact of AI on the job market is profound, providing both opportunities and challenges. Embracing and learning to work alongside AI will be crucial for future career sustainability.
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