AI Set to Disrupt 40% of Jobs Globally, May Worsen Inequality Without Proactive Policies
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Roughly 40% of global employment will be impacted by AI, according to an IMF analysis. AI will replace some jobs and change others.
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Advanced economies like the U.S. face greater disruption from AI versus developing countries. AI may worsen inequality if not properly addressed.
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In Thailand, AI will likely affect unskilled factory jobs first. Higher skilled roles seem safer for now. The timeline and extent of disruption is still unclear.
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Jobs at high risk include those with repetitive tasks or logical thinking requirements. Coding could also be overtaken by AI. Reskilling will be critical.
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Policymakers should collaborate with business to subsidize retraining programs. Keeping humans central in AI strategy will have a multiplier effect.