The Governor of the Bank of England has suggested that 15 million people could be put out of work by robots in coming decades. Thinking about your own job, do you think that it will or will not be able to be replaced by a robot in the next thirty years?

The Governor of the Bank of England has suggested that 15 million people could be put out of work by robots in coming decades. Thinking about your own job, do you think that it will or will not be able to be replaced by a robot in the next thirty years? Published on 7 December 2016 → Survey conducted on 7 December 2016 on 4509 GB adults

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My current job will probably be able to be done by a robot to the same or better standard

My current job will probably be able to be done by a robot, but not as well as a human

My current job will probably not be able to be done by a robot

37%

Don't know

Not applicable - I am retired, in education or not working

43%

My current job will probably be able to be done by a robot to the same or better standard

My current job will probably be able to be done by a robot, but not as well as a human

My current job will probably not be able to be done by a robot

37%

Don't know

Not applicable - I am retired, in education or not working

43%

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