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Job inequality due to AI? IMF’s concerns about AI’s consequences…

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Risks of AI

The IMF evaluated the potential consequences of AI and expressed concerns about its potential to cause social and economic inequality globally. 
 

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IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva has urged policymakers to actively take measures to prevent such circumstances arising from the use of AI. 
 

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Are there negative impacts?

The Chief acknowledged that new technology could promote development, however, there is a concern that it might lead to a reduction in jobs. 
 

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Risk on jobs

According to IMF, AI has the potential to affect up to 60 percent of jobs in high-income countries.
 

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How many jobs could be lost?

As per IMF, there is a risk to 26 percent of jobs in low-income countries, and 40 percent in different economies. 
 

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Rise in inequality

The IMF warns that AI may contribute to a rise in income and wealth inequality in many countries. 
 

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Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs had previously expressed concerns that 30 crore jobs globally could be affected by AI.

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