THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON EMPLOYMENT AND THE LABOR MARKET

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This study is aimed at a comprehensive study of the influence of artificial intelligence technologies on the modern labor market and employment structure, that is, based on theoretical analysis and practical research. The article emphasizes the dual nature of AI development, noting that, on the one hand, there are opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and create new jobs in the production and service sectors, and on the other hand, the automation of traditional professions leads to the reduction of certain jobs and an increased risk of unemployment. Within the framework of the empirical part of the study, a quantitative survey was conducted among young people and students of Uzbekistan n=50. The survey results showed that the majority of respondents, 78%, have a general understanding of artificial intelligence technologies, that is, they have an understanding of what artificial intelligence is and what tasks it performs today. However, a significant portion of them, 64%, expressed concern about the possibility of job losses in the future due to the development of AI. At the same time, 70% of participants believe that artificial intelligence will stimulate the emergence of new professions and specialties, which indicates the presence of relatively optimistic views among young people. As a result of the analysis, it was found that in the context of the increasing digitalization of the labor market, not only technological knowledge, but also such skills as flexibility, creative thinking, and readiness for continuous learning are becoming increasingly important. The conclusions of the study emphasize that in the era of artificial intelligence, the development of digital skills, retraining, i.e., strengthening the processes of reskilling and upskilling, is a decisive factor in adapting to changes in the labor market.