economics4 papersavg year 2026weak evidence

The substitution of human labor by robots or AI systems

Research gap analysis derived from 4 economics papers in our local library.

The gap

The substitution of human labor by robots or AI systems is becoming a major concern for HR managers. The use of AI in the work process requires HR managers to find optimal solutions to face greater challenges in the coming period. Social in

Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated challenges of the source papers, classified as general, spanning 2 journals.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

  • THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON GLOBAL BUSINESS PRACTICES (2026) · doi

    The paper identifies the challenges of ethical concerns, personal data privacy, and workforce adaptation problems. It discusses the risks of intellectual property, cybersecurity, and misuse associated with open-weight AI models. The paper highlights the need for companies to address these challenges to ensure safe and successful AI adoption.

    generalstated challenges
    Keywords: paper identifies challenges ethical concerns personal data privacy
  • HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS. A CONTENT ANALYSIS (2026) · doi

    The substitution of human labor by robots or AI systems is becoming a major concern for HR managers. The use of AI in the work process requires HR managers to find optimal solutions to face greater challenges in the coming period. Social inequalities will deepen further due to the disappearance of more than 45% of all jobs.

    generalstated challenges
    Keywords: substitution human labor robots systems becoming major concern
  • THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EMPLOYMENT IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR (2026) · Çukurova Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi · doi

    The risk of creating imbalances and economic risks in the labour market due to the proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies. The need for the establishment of ethical principles, the protection of data security, and the safeguarding of employee privacy as fundamental prerequisites for the effective integration of artificial intelligence into human resource management.

    generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
    Keywords: risk creating imbalances economic risks labour market due
  • The Potential Discriminatory Effect on Personality Rights of Artificial Intelligence Systems Used in Employment and the Legal Instruments to Combat this Effect (2026) · Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov Series VII Social Sciences • Law · doi

    The potential discriminatory effect of AI systems used in employment is a challenge that needs to be addressed. The complexity of AI systems and their potential impact on fundamental rights is a challenge for regulators and practitioners. The need to balance the benefits of AI systems with the potential risks is a challenge for the development of effective legal frameworks.

    generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
    Keywords: potential discriminatory effect systems used employment challenge needs

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The substitution of human labor by robots or AI systems is becoming a major concern for HR managers. The use of AI in the work process requires HR managers to find optimal solution… This is supported by 4 representative gap statements extracted from 4 papers, rated weak evidence.

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