AI is already replacing tasks for 20% of employees

A recent national study conducted by Epoch AI and Ipsos in March 2026 has yielded compelling data on the true impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market. Digital transformation is no longer a future projection but has become a real reconfiguration of daily functions in offices.

Key data from the 2026 labor study

The research, based on a representative sample of full-time workers, highlights how automated tools are modifying professional profiles:

• 27% of employees who use artificial intelligence on a daily basis state that technology has replaced tasks they previously performed manually.
• 21% of workers have had to take on unprecedented responsibilities arising from the emergence and management of these systems.
• The impact is mainly concentrated in sectors with high access to digital technologies.

The transition towards automation

The mass adoption of AI-driven platforms has accelerated the automation of repetitive tasks and the creation of new roles. While financial institutions and international organizations debate policies to accompany this technological transition, the reality is clear: workers are adapting their skills to collaborate with systems that increasingly act as digital co-workers.