Artificial intelligence and the wellbeing of workers

Abstract This study explores the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and workers’ well-being and health using longitudinal survey data from Germany (2000–2020). Using a measure of occupational exposure to AI, we explore an event study design and a difference-in-differences approach to...

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Main Authors: Osea Giuntella, Johannes Konig, Luca Stella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-06-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-98241-3
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Summary:Abstract This study explores the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and workers’ well-being and health using longitudinal survey data from Germany (2000–2020). Using a measure of occupational exposure to AI, we explore an event study design and a difference-in-differences approach to compare AI-exposed and non-exposed workers. Before AI became widely available, there is no evidence of differential pre­trends in workers’ well-being and health. We find no evidence of a sizeable negative impact of AI on workers’ well-being and mental health. If anything, there is evidence of an improvement in health status and health satisfaction, which may be explained by the decline in job physical intensity. Overall, our results are consistent with the lack of negative effects of AI on the labor markets.
ISSN:2045-2322