AI likely to displace jobs, says Bank of England governor
DEC 19 - The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to displace people from jobs in a similar way seen during the Industrial Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, believes that the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to displace jobs, akin to the impact of the Industrial Revolution. He emphasized the need for Kenya to invest in training and education to prepare its workforce for this shift.
- The UK unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in the three months to October, with a significant increase of 85,000 unemployed 18 to 24-year-olds.
- Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, made these observations, highlighting the potential for AI to be the "most likely source of the next leg up" for economic growth, despite job displacement concerns.
- Entry-level professional jobs in sectors like law, accountancy, and administration are expected to be most impacted, with firms like PwC already considering scaling back junior hires due to AI.
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