The Czech Republic, despite maintaining the EU’s lowest unemployment rate, is witnessing a significant transformation as artificial intelligence begins to replace workers across various sectors. From translators to accountants and call center operators, AI’s impact on the job market is becoming increasingly evident.
According to a PwC survey, a quarter of Czech company executives expect their workforce to shrink this year due to AI implementation. The technology is already making substantial inroads in translation services, where AI tools are handling technical documents, manuals, and legal contracts. Many professional translators have reported declining workloads and lower compensation, forcing them to seek career changes.
The banking sector exemplifies this shift, with institutions like Česká spořitelna completely replacing human translators with AI systems. The bank has also automated call center training, reducing staff requirements by two-thirds while redeploying remaining employees to leadership positions.
ManpowerGroup’s recruitment director warns that routine task workers face the highest risk. AI chatbots are taking over customer service roles in banks, insurance companies, and e-commerce, while even programmers face automation of code generation and testing. Content creation, accounting, and financial analysis are other areas where AI is making significant inroads.
According to Goldman Sachs, AI could potentially replace 300 million jobs worldwide. However, experts emphasize that the key question isn’t whether AI will eliminate jobs, but rather who will adapt to this new reality. While some positions disappear, new opportunities emerge for those who can harness AI’s potential.