Workers over 60 are the least worried AI will take their jobs — but they may have less time than they think It seems AI is becoming more and more a part of our daily lives — and many people are worried about what it means for their careers.
According to data from the Federal Reserve’s Economic Well-Being of U.S
Households in 2025 report (1), 24% of workers ages 30 to 44 and 23% of workers ages 18 to 29 are concerned they will lose their jobs to AI. On the other hand, workers ages 60 and over were the least likely of all to have this concern, at 14%. And this does seem to make sense – workers of that age have fewer years ahead in their careers than younger ones, so they may think AI won’t affect them before retirement.
Must Read But AI may be moving faster than their own retirement plans, meaning there is less time than they think before it affects their own jobs. And many older people may have more years of work ahead than they originally planned. Should they be more worried?