AI Will Hit 40% of Jobs, IMF Warns. Young People Are First in Line
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IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns that artificial‑intelligence adoption could displace 40 % of jobs, hitting young workers first, while AI‑driven investment keeps global growth hovering around 3 % and fuels a surge for Asian chipmakers; the warning signals heightened labor‑market volatility and pushes policymakers to consider retraining programs as the industry reshapes employment trends.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says AI investment is holding global growth near 3%, with Asian chipmakers winning big, while warning of a 'slow-moving tsunami' for young workers.