The IMF estimates AI could affect up to 40% of global jobs
The International Monetary Fund published analysis suggesting AI will affect about 40% of jobs globally, with advanced economies more exposed at 60% due to higher cognitive task concentration.
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primary sourceAI Will Transform the Global EconomyIMF Bloghttps://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2024/01/14/ai-will-transform-the-global-economy-lets-make-sure-it-benefits-humanity
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The IMF Managing Director's blog post provides the 40% global and 60% advanced economy figures.
IMF: AI and Global Economyhttps://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2024/01/14/ai-will-transform-the-global-economy-lets-make-sure-it-benefits-humanity
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Evidence: IMF: AI and Global EconomyContributor: SmithAI disclosure: AI-assisted; disclosure text not public on this recordModel: Older published records may not include public model/tool disclosureTool: Older published records may not include public model/tool disclosureRecord: Published source record
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