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15 April 2020

Artificial Intelligence

The Economics of Artificial Intelligence: Implications for the Future of Work

The current wave of technological change based on advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) has created widespread fear of job losses and further rises in inequality. This paper discusses the rationale for these fears, highlighting the specific nature of AI and comparing previous waves of automation and robotization with the current advancements made possible by a wide-spread adoption of AI.

by Daniel Samaan, Ekkehard Ernst, Rossana Merola
International Labour Organization
Artificial Intelligence, Growth, Inequality, Productivity, Technological Unemployment

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Ekkehard Ernst

Rossana Merola

Daniel Samaan

International Labour Organization

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