A comparative study on the impact of artificial intelligence on employment opportunities for university graduates in Germany and the Netherlands: AI opportunities and risks

Artificial intelligence (AI) is leading a major transformation in employment through advances in disruptive technologies. This paper aims to uncover the state of AI implementation and its impact on employment trends in Germany and the Netherlands. With new types of jobs emerging due to AI, it is pertinent that a deeper analysis of the opportunities, benefits, risks and other related issues raised by this phenomenon are thoughtfully elaborated and explained. The fresh graduates are a major part of the future labour pool/workforce and any company's vital human capital composite. We wanted to know if university graduates believe that AI will take away their jobs or eliminate jobs. A quantitative analysis was carried out based on the data collected from more than 400 German and Dutch participants using a quantitative-structured questionnaire. The findings are important especially in restructuring the workplace in the wake of AI and concerned prospective employees.