AI, Job Displacement, and the Future of Work
AI and Us: Exploring Our Future · Alberto Rocha
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Show Notes
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with the Director General of the International Labour Organization as we explore the stark reality of AI's impact on the global workforce. This critical discussion delves into the unprecedented transformation of labor markets, where millions of jobs hang in the balance.
Our expert guest reveals how AI is already silently eliminating hundreds of thousands of positions across both blue and white-collar sectors, with particular emphasis on clerical roles that disproportionately affect women. While new opportunities emerge in STEM fields and the green economy, the transition poses significant challenges, especially for vulnerable populations.
Learn about:
- The immediate threat to repetitive jobs, from secretarial work to recruitment and interpretation services
- Why women face greater risk in the AI transition and the structural barriers they encounter
- The growing digital divide between global North and South
- The critical need for reskilling programs and social protection schemes
This isn't just another tech discussion - it's a crucial examination of how we can maintain humanity in an increasingly automated world while ensuring economic growth doesn't come at the cost of worker well-being.
Category: Technology & Society Advisory: Contains critical insights for workers, employers, and policymakers