Almost half of Americans are ‘career cushioning’ as they explore backup options: new survey

Recent surveys reveal shifting trends among Americans regarding employment and technology. Approximately 48% of the population is engaging in career cushioning by exploring backup options in case current jobs fail to meet expectations. Simultaneously, a study by Lower indicates that 49.2% of consumers feel comfortable with AI approving or denying mortgage applications. This level of comfort extends to other AI tasks, reflecting a growing acceptance of automated decision-making in financial services and professional planning.