AI Anxiety Drives One in Three Knowledge Workers Toward Early Retirement

London, Wednesday, 17 June 2026.
A startling 27% of global knowledge workers—spanning tech, finance, and consulting—are considering early retirement due to AI-driven job fears, with 34% of Gen Z and 30% of Millennials eyeing career exits. The trend risks creating critical talent shortages in high-skill sectors, as workers grapple with obsolescence fears and ‘AI fatigue.’