High-skilled jobs most exposed to AI, impact still unknown - report
In-depth analysis of global employment data and trends indicates that AI could have the biggest impact on high-skilled jobs .
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A job outlook paper suggests that high-skilled occupations are most exposed to artificial intelligence, while its potential impact on employment is not yet known.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released its latest jobs report, which highlights labor demand and widespread shortages in the face of high inflation and consequent fiscal policies around the world.
A key takeaway is covered in a dedicated chapter exploring why there are no significant signs of slowing labor demand due to advances in AI. Measurements of AI exposure show that available tools have shown the most progress in areas requiring "non-routine cognitive tasks such as information ordering, memorization, and perceptual speed". p>
Just released: OECD Employment Outlook 2023!
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— OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives (@OECD) July 11, 2023According to the OECD, these are essential qualities for professions requiring substantial training or higher education. The research goes on to say that "highly skilled white collar jobs" have the highest exposure to AI.
Professionals, managers, CEOs, and science and engineering professionals are listed as the top occupations exposed to AI capabilities. Meanwhile, food preparation assistants, agricultural, forestry and fishing workers, cleaners and helpers are named as the professions least affected by AI.
The publication also takes an in-depth look at the evidence for AI's impact on labor markets, noting that progress in the space has been rapid, making it difficult to distinguish between its results and those produced by humans.
The report says the net impact of AI is ambiguous because w...
In-depth analysis of global employment data and trends indicates that AI could have the biggest impact on high-skilled jobs .
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Join us on social networks
A job outlook paper suggests that high-skilled occupations are most exposed to artificial intelligence, while its potential impact on employment is not yet known.
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released its latest jobs report, which highlights labor demand and widespread shortages in the face of high inflation and consequent fiscal policies around the world.
A key takeaway is covered in a dedicated chapter exploring why there are no significant signs of slowing labor demand due to advances in AI. Measurements of AI exposure show that available tools have shown the most progress in areas requiring "non-routine cognitive tasks such as information ordering, memorization, and perceptual speed". p>
Just released: OECD Employment Outlook 2023!
Check out the latest analysis for more https://t.co/OoHoiCv9qE#EmploymentOutlook pic.twitter.com/6nSiv4JPMx
— OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives (@OECD) July 11, 2023According to the OECD, these are essential qualities for professions requiring substantial training or higher education. The research goes on to say that "highly skilled white collar jobs" have the highest exposure to AI.
Professionals, managers, CEOs, and science and engineering professionals are listed as the top occupations exposed to AI capabilities. Meanwhile, food preparation assistants, agricultural, forestry and fishing workers, cleaners and helpers are named as the professions least affected by AI.
The publication also takes an in-depth look at the evidence for AI's impact on labor markets, noting that progress in the space has been rapid, making it difficult to distinguish between its results and those produced by humans.
The report says the net impact of AI is ambiguous because w...
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