AI could affect 40% of jobs and widen inequality between nations, UN warns

AI could affect 40% of jobs and widen inequality between nations, UN warns

Artificial intelligence is projected to reach $4.8 trillion in market value by 2033, but the technology’s benefits remain highly concentrated, according to the U.N. Trade and Development agency.

UNCTAD said the AI market cap would roughly equate to the size of Germany’s economy, with the technology offering productivity gains and becoming a prominent force in digital transformation, in a report released on Thursday. 

However, the agency also raised concerns about automation and job…

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