Generative AI and jobs: A global analysis of potential effects on job quantity and quality
0Our new webinar series “AI & Work”, curated by the International Labour Union (ILO), a United Nations agency, kicks off with a presentation of a global ILO study which analyses the potential exposure of occupations and tasks to Generative AI, and the possible implications of such exposure for job quantity and quality. It estimates task-level scores and then models potential employment effects at the global level as well as by country income group, highlighting the profile of those most affected. The study finds that clerical work is highly exposed to the technology and at risk of automation. Managers, professionals and associate professionals, are likely to see their jobs transformed as only some tasks can be automated. Nevertheless, these positions will transform, with likely consequences for job quality. The study discusses the different policy options to address these challenges. \n\nSpeakers: \nJanine Berg, Senior Economist, International Labour Organization (ILO): Janine Berg is a senior economist with the International Labour Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. She is the author of several books and numerous articles on employment, labour market institutions and the digital transformation of work. \n\nPawel Gmyrek, Senior Researcher, International Labour Organization (ILO): Pawel Gmyrek is a Senior Researcher at the ILO. His work is focused on the impact of AI on employment and occupational structures and on the use of innovative data science tools, including generative AI, for research purposes. \n\n\nThe AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology – in partnership with 40 UN sister agencies and co-convened with the government of Switzerland.\n\nJoin the Neural Network!\n👉 https://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/\nThe AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. \nDesigned to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI.\n\n🔴 Watch the latest #AIforGood videos!\n\n\n📩 Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter:\nhttp://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5\n\n🗞 Check out the latest AI for Good news:\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/\n\n📱 Explore the AI for Good blog:\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/\n\n🌎 Connect on our social media:\nWebsite: https://aiforgood.itu.int/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood\nLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 \nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood\n\nDisclaimer:\nThe views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.