IMF's Alarming Revelation:
In a recent study of INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) has declared that almost 40% of jobs would be impacted by ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) and it is a concern that most of the manpower would have to sit idle. IMF managing director KRISTALINA GEORGIEVA warns that AI will make an inequality intense in general by taking place of multiple workers. Kristalina gave suggestions to lawmakers about how to handle this troubling trend in order to stop technology quickly taking place of human and from escalating societal unrest.
AI's Varied Impact on Jobs in Industrialized Countries:
The IMF stated recently that artificial intelligence (AI) is going to hit a far higher percentage of jobs roughly 60% in industrialized countries where the literacy rate is higher and most of the population knows how to use technology. In these countries there is a need to focus more attention on the potential advantages and threats of AI. Workers are expected to gain from the incorporation of AI in half of these cases, increasing their productivity.
In other situations,
AI will be able to carry out important jobs that people currently do, which
could reduce the need for labour, have an effect on wages, or even result in
job losses. For example if in a company twenty people are working on different
sections and getting to manage their livelihood but if the owner of company
higher a highly qualified person who can do the different tasks himself by
using AI then 19 workers have to left their job.
Global Disparities in AI Adoption:
Meanwhile, the IMF predicts that the technology will only slightly affect 26% of occupations in low-income countries. This is because the literacy rate is low in developing countries and most of the people don’t know how get benefits from more advanced technologies.
This is consistent with a Goldman Sachs research from 2023
that predicted 300 million full-time jobs might be replaced by AI. Nonetheless,
the research also recognised the possibility of a rise in productivity and the
development of new jobs.
Georgieva's Emphasis on Inequality and Strategies:
According to the IMF estimate, the adoption of AI may result in a disproportionate boost in salaries for younger and higher-paid workers. Conversely, older and lower-paid workers may have difficulties and lag behind. Georgieva emphasises how crucial it is for nations to set up extensive social safety nets and provide retraining opportunities for people who are at risk. This strategy seeks to reduce inequality and safeguard livelihoods while promoting inclusivity in the AI transition.
Global Response and Regulatory Landscape:
The IMF's insights emerge at a time when global business and political leaders are convening at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. AI is a central topic of discussion, driven by the surge in popularity of applications like ChatGPT. This increasing prominence has led to heightened regulatory efforts worldwide. Last month, European Union officials reached a provisional deal on the world's first comprehensive laws to regulate AI's use. China has already introduced some of the world's first national regulations on AI, encompassing rules on how algorithms can be developed and deployed.
In October 2023, President Biden signed an executive order
compelling developers to share safety results related to AI with the US
government. The subsequent month witnessed the UK hosting an AI Safety Summit,
during which a declaration on the safe development of AI technology was signed
by multiple countries. These developments underscore the growing recognition of
the need for responsible and regulated AI deployment on a global scale.
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