Most of those workers are in clerical and administrative jobs — roles that historically have been dominated by women. "It's a bit more about what women do in the economy rather than what they are," he said. Still, the finding underscores the conundrum many female workers could face as AI diffuses across the labor market. "We're skeptical that firms can quickly and seamlessly substitute workers with AI even in sectors where the potential for AI disruption is greatest," he said. To combat AI encroachment in their fields, Manning and Muro suggest people take the AI bull by its horns.