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The professional services firm said AI had the power to overhaul business models and could leave workers sidelined and companies struggling to adjust, unless preparations are made now.

It said firms and the state must double down on their efforts to improve the education system and help workers re-train to ensure AI delivers the much-heralded boost to the UK economy.

Jon Andrews, PwCs head of technology and investments, said: There are different sectors that will be impacted in different ways.

The vast majority of workers will not see the change happening to them and they will have a very different job by 2030.

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The vast majority of workers will not see the change happening to them and they will have a very different job by 2030.

Jon Andrews, PwC

"But some of them you can see coming.

Experts believe the rise of AI poses a threat to workers across the professions, from staff in fast food restaurants to journalists, accountants and doctors.

About 30 per cent of UK jobs are at high risk of being eradicated by AI by 2030, PwC has estimated.

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However, AI will also create new roles for human beings and could drive up productivity and bolster economic growth.

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