2025-04-07 14:02:46.AIbase.16.9k
AI to Disrupt 40% of Global Jobs: UN Calls for Shared Benefits Amidst Developing Nation Challenges
A new report from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) predicts the artificial intelligence market will surge to $4.8 trillion by 2033, rivaling the size of the German economy. While acknowledging AI's potential to boost productivity and drive digital transformation, the report warns that its benefits are currently concentrated in a few regions and corporations. The report expresses serious concern about job displacement caused by automation, predicting AI could impact 40% of global jobs. Furthermore, it highlights AI's inherent lack of inclusivity and the uneven distribution of its economic benefits.
