The gap between men’s and women’s employment growth widens as AI exposure rises
Employment growth for men and women, for each 1-point increase in AI exposure (2017-19 to 2023-26)

Note: Estimates compare 2017-19 with January 2023-June 2026. The years 2020-22 are excluded.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of O*NET (Version 30.3) and Current Population Survey basic monthly files 2017-19 and January 2023-June 2026.
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The gap between men’s and women’s employment growth widens as AI exposure rises
Employment growth for men and women, for each 1-point increase in AI exposure (2017-19 to 2023-26)
| AI exposure score | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | -4.9 | -0.1 | -2.55 |
| 3.5 | 17.8 | 0.5 | 9.3 |
Note: Estimates compare 2017-19 with January 2023-June 2026. The years 2020-22 are excluded.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of O*NET (Version 30.3) and Current Population Survey basic monthly files 2017-19 and January 2023-June 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER