New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Around three million jobs could be lost in the next decade because of the growing influence of AI and automation, according to a report by the Independent, citing a major educational research organisation.

"Extensive changes are required" to ensure people have the necessary skills to keep a foothold in the workplace, a report by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) says.

Sectors such as administrative, secretarial, customer service, and machine operators are likely to be among the most at risk, as the report describes them as "high-risk declining occupations".

Moreover, the labour market changes that will eliminate many of these roles are now occurring up to three times faster than previously pr...