Impacts of generative artificial intelligence on the future of labor market: A systematic review

Background: Generative AI (GenAI) has the ability to autonomously collect and process data to generate contents, inform decisions, solve problems, and perform tasks that typically require human reasoning. This Systematic Review is conducted to examine the impacts of GenAI on the future of employment...

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Main Authors: Nader Salari, Mahan Beiromvand, Amin Hosseinian-Far, Javad Habibi, Fateme Babajani, Masoud Mohammadi
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Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
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author Nader Salari
Mahan Beiromvand
Amin Hosseinian-Far
Javad Habibi
Fateme Babajani
Masoud Mohammadi
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description Background: Generative AI (GenAI) has the ability to autonomously collect and process data to generate contents, inform decisions, solve problems, and perform tasks that typically require human reasoning. This Systematic Review is conducted to examine the impacts of GenAI on the future of employment, focusing on concerns about rising unemployment, and the positive and negative perspectives outlined within exiting studies. The findings from this review can help identify research gaps, guide organizational planning, and improve AI governance frameworks and policies. Methods: To identify relevant studies, the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar databases and repositories were systematically searched using the keywords: ‘Future of work’, ‘Job market’, ‘Generative AI’, ‘Generative AI’, and ‘ChatGPT’. Additionally, the reference lists of the identified related articles were reviewed for grey literature. Results: Following the PRISMA guidelines, a total of 14 articles were selected for analysis. Selected studies have examined the positive and negative viewpoints on GenAI, together with pertinent challenges and opportunities. Accordingly, GenAI, when compliant with security and ethical issues, has the potential to increase efficiency whilst reducing costs and time. Conclusion: Considering the rapid growth and adoption of AI technologies, examining the impacts of GenAI on the future of labor market is crucial. GenAI is likely to create new roles in some sectors yet reduce opportunities in others. A nuanced assessment of the impacts, and ongoing monitoring are vital for effective preparation and adaptation to the evolving work landscape in the presence of advanced AI technologies.
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spelling doaj-art-2e2e2ccc110d4455b3269bfdb682b1702025-08-20T02:01:06ZengElsevierComputers in Human Behavior Reports2451-95882025-05-011810065210.1016/j.chbr.2025.100652Impacts of generative artificial intelligence on the future of labor market: A systematic reviewNader Salari0Mahan Beiromvand1Amin Hosseinian-Far2Javad Habibi3Fateme Babajani4Masoud Mohammadi5Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IranStudent Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IranDepartment of Business Analytics & Systems, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9EU, UKDepartment of Computer Science and Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Santa Barbara, CA, USA; The Agile Coach at Vandar Corporation, Tehran, IranSleep Disorders Research Center, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IranResearch Center for Social Determinants of Health, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran; Corresponding author.Background: Generative AI (GenAI) has the ability to autonomously collect and process data to generate contents, inform decisions, solve problems, and perform tasks that typically require human reasoning. This Systematic Review is conducted to examine the impacts of GenAI on the future of employment, focusing on concerns about rising unemployment, and the positive and negative perspectives outlined within exiting studies. The findings from this review can help identify research gaps, guide organizational planning, and improve AI governance frameworks and policies. Methods: To identify relevant studies, the PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar databases and repositories were systematically searched using the keywords: ‘Future of work’, ‘Job market’, ‘Generative AI’, ‘Generative AI’, and ‘ChatGPT’. Additionally, the reference lists of the identified related articles were reviewed for grey literature. Results: Following the PRISMA guidelines, a total of 14 articles were selected for analysis. Selected studies have examined the positive and negative viewpoints on GenAI, together with pertinent challenges and opportunities. Accordingly, GenAI, when compliant with security and ethical issues, has the potential to increase efficiency whilst reducing costs and time. Conclusion: Considering the rapid growth and adoption of AI technologies, examining the impacts of GenAI on the future of labor market is crucial. GenAI is likely to create new roles in some sectors yet reduce opportunities in others. A nuanced assessment of the impacts, and ongoing monitoring are vital for effective preparation and adaptation to the evolving work landscape in the presence of advanced AI technologies.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451958825000673Job marketAIChatGPTLabor marketGenAI
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Impacts of generative artificial intelligence on the future of labor market: A systematic review
Computers in Human Behavior Reports
Job market
AI
ChatGPT
Labor market
GenAI
title Impacts of generative artificial intelligence on the future of labor market: A systematic review
title_full Impacts of generative artificial intelligence on the future of labor market: A systematic review
title_fullStr Impacts of generative artificial intelligence on the future of labor market: A systematic review
title_full_unstemmed Impacts of generative artificial intelligence on the future of labor market: A systematic review
title_short Impacts of generative artificial intelligence on the future of labor market: A systematic review
title_sort impacts of generative artificial intelligence on the future of labor market a systematic review
topic Job market
AI
ChatGPT
Labor market
GenAI
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