AI's Impact on Employment
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AI poses the biggest risk to clerical jobs, primarily affecting women and potentially widening the gender gap and inequality.
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AI will create millions of new jobs in STEM fields, emphasizing the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.
Challenges in AI Adoption
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The digital divide remains a significant obstacle, with limited internet penetration and data collection challenges in the informal sector, which comprises up to 80% of some economies.
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AI can address labor shortages through tools like chatbots, exemplified by Mistral AI's collaboration with France's Employment Agency.
Human-Centered AI Approach
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The ILO advocates for using AI to increase productivity, reduce working hours while maintaining salaries, and improve quality of life.
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A human-centered approach to AI adoption focuses on simplifying work and mitigating the existential threat to workers.