AI could impact 40 percent of jobs worldwide: UN
- UNCTAD reported on Thursday that AI is projected to reach $4.8 trillion by 2033.
- AI's rise follows a $2.5 trillion market represented by frontier technologies in 2023.
- AI could impact jobs, offer productivity, and raise concerns about automation and displacement.
- Grynspan stated, "AI could impact 40% of jobs worldwide," while cautioning about automation.
- UNCTAD urges countries to invest in infrastructure and governance to harness AI potential.
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AI May Hit 40% of World's Jobs
A new, grim piece of research from UN Trade and Development forecasts that artificial intelligence (AI) will affect 40% of the world’s jobs. Without some form of regulation among leading nations, the likelihood of this occurring will rise. And the world’s largest countries will be substantially affected. 24/7 Wall St. Key Points: The UN forecasts that 40% of the world’s jobs will be affected by artificial intelligence. Millions of people face…
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AI could impact 40 percent of jobs worldwide: UN
The global artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $4.8 trillion -- roughly the size of Germany's economy -- by 2033, the UN said Thursday, warning nearly half of jobs worldwide could be affected.
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